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YB53 KBE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,470 mi
Last recorded54,470 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 KBE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 54,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 52,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Sill slight corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2023 51,334 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 49,039 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 47,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 46,578 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 45,409 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 44,241 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 42,900 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,235 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 39,535 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 37,809 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,806 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 33,381 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 27,903 miles

NSF tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Dec 2010 22,698 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 22,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 19,198 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 11,545 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 8,207 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 6,334 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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YB53 KBE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel 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 YB53 KBE, 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 YB53 KBE registered?

YB53 KBE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is YB53 KBE safe to buy?

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