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WJ53 YYU

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

23,916 mi
Last recorded23,916 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YYU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 23,916 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 21,018 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 18,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 13,443 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 12,704 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 11,967 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 11,837 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 11,824 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 11,815 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,590 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 11,533 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 10,994 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 10,422 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 10,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 10,283 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 8,982 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 8,072 miles

Offside rear tyre wall damaged. Not deep enough to expose cords.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 6,462 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,447 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 4,891 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 4,118 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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WJ53 YYU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WJ53 YYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ53 YYU registered?

WJ53 YYU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ53 YYU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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