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YB52 VLR

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,725 mi
Last recorded129,725 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 VLR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 129,725 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 129,725 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 127,857 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2010 127,795 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling

Pass 15 Jan 2009 121,967 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 100,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 78,337 miles

BOTH rear tyres devoid of tread on outer edge

slight play in steering column

Fail 25 Jan 2007 78,337 miles

slight play in steering column

BOTH rear tyres devoid of tread on outer edge

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 58,115 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 VLR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YB52 VLR, 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 YB52 VLR registered?

YB52 VLR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is YB52 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB52 VLR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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