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YA52 VNX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

186,888 mi
Last recorded186,888 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 VNX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 186,888 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 174,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 165,376 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 165,376 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 160,168 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 153,828 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 150,832 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 146,301 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 139,110 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 130,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie bar has slight play in a ball joint

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Inner tie bar has slight play in a ball joint

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both rubbers very worn

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

Rear sub frame shows signs of surface rust

Pass 24 Nov 2016 125,744 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 119,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 111,592 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 104,331 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear shock absorber top mounting rubber bushes spliting and are perished

Fail 25 Nov 2013 104,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear shock absorber top mounting rubber bushes spliting and are perished

Pass 23 Nov 2012 95,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake pad very low

Fail 20 Nov 2012 95,633 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 87,262 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 87,262 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 75,282 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 47,811 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 35,748 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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YA52 VNX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YA52 VNX, 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 YA52 VNX registered?

YA52 VNX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is YA52 VNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA52 VNX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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