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YB52 EXA

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,277 mi
Last recorded174,277 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 EXA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 174,277 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 174,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 163,921 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 163,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 152,187 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 152,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 137,405 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 137,405 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 122,436 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 122,436 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 110,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 102,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 94,249 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 94,165 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 84,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 57,096 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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YB52 EXA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB52 EXA, 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 YB52 EXA registered?

YB52 EXA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YB52 EXA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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