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SY53 YPW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,257 mi
Last recorded90,257 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 YPW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,257 miles

all suspension bushes worn/deteriorated

brake pipes corroded in places

corrosion underside in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front coil springs corroded

trailing arm bushes deteriorated/worn

Fail 16 Jan 2020 90,234 miles

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

all suspension bushes worn/deteriorated

brake pipes corroded in places

corrosion underside in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front coil springs corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded/deteriorated/poor condition (border line pass)

trailing arm bushes deteriorated/worn

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,341 miles

Misting of oil around steering rack

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 88,341 miles

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

Misting of oil around steering rack

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 85,945 miles

coil springs corroded

front top mounting bearings rough

Pass 16 Jan 2017 84,882 miles

front upper top mount bearings rough

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

rear coil springs corroded

tyres under inflated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 82,381 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

coil springs corroded

offside rear retaining clip missing (anti-rattle)

parking brake slightly high

slightly play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Jan 2015 80,118 miles

brake discs corroded

offside rear anti rattle brake clip missing

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

washers weak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 75,929 miles

front washers poor condition but still clears screen

offside rear brake anti rattle clip missing

Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,576 miles

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake anti vibration clip missing

small stone chips in windscreen

very slight corrosion underside of car in places

washers week (border line pass)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 68,337 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake discs worn

front tyres worn slightly on edges

hand brake high

nearside indicator not working on towbar (note this will be a fail at next mot)

offside front tyre has slightly cut in tread

offside rear brake spring missing

towbar ball missing

Pass 8 Jan 2011 65,284 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted/worn

offside rear brake anti-vibration spring missing

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Jan 2010 61,275 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

hight parking brake lever

offside rear caliper anti-vibration clip missing

rear number plate slightly de-laminated

Pass 17 Jan 2009 56,075 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system slightly corroded

handbrake lever slightly high

nearside rear tyre slightly stepped tread

Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,628 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2008 48,628 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,482 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2006 43,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear handbrake noisy on application at hub.

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 YPW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPW, 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 YPW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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