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SL53 YGH

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,000 mi
Last recorded83,000 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 YGH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 83,000 miles

various points of the underbody and suspension components and fuel tank support have corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2022 83,000 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

various points of the underbody and suspension components and fuel tank support have corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,778 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,543 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,324 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Fail 14 Aug 2018 82,313 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section within clip (pitted) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,220 miles

Front subframe slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front flex loose in mounting point

all for tyres perished

Fail 28 Jul 2017 81,210 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking copper to flex joint (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front subframe slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front flex loose in mounting point

all for tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 15 Aug 2016 79,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 78,472 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust knocking on body

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 77,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

coolant leak rear of engine

exhaust knocking on body

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,319 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded where sit inside the retaining clips

n/s wiperblade split

Fail 7 Aug 2013 76,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded where sit inside the retaining clips

n/s wiperblade split

Pass 8 Aug 2012 75,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake pipes & both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,411 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 63,307 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 45,140 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 27,316 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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SL53 YGH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL53 YGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL53 YGH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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