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SY53 VYR

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,124 mi
Last recorded147,124 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 VYR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 147,124 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 137,162 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 137,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached nsf top strut mtg loose on strut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 123,967 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 123,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F , N/S/R and O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 116,205 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 116,179 miles

Central Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 100,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from the front to the first join (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat sheild loose rattling on exhaust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 marker and bald on outside would advise changing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm marker would advise changing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 100,762 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from the front to the first join (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat sheild loose rattling on exhaust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 marker and bald on outside would advise changing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm marker would advise changing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 95,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet release handle broken

brake pad warning light on

front mud flaps loose

Fail 20 Jan 2015 95,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet release handle broken

brake pad warning light on

front mud flaps loose

Pass 22 Jan 2014 90,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 81,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,666 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 67,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,435 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 52,920 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 43,161 miles

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SY53 VYR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SY53 VYR, 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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SY53 VYR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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