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WJ53 YZL

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,282 mi
Last recorded106,282 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YZL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,106 miles

Both front & nearside rear tyres perishing

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2015 101,106 miles

Both front & nearside rear tyres perishing

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

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 91,294 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 91,294 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,910 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 86,607 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 86,594 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 78,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 78,275 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,759 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,638 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,005 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,206 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 YZL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YZL, 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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What year was WJ53 YZL registered?

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

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