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YB53 NHG

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,123 mi
Last recorded60,123 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 NHG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 60,123 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Backbox corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 59,517 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 58,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion starting

Pass 14 Nov 2022 56,088 miles

corrosion starting at rear

Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,108 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security siil corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and outer shell corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 53,965 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 53,389 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 51,529 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 48,966 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 46,165 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 46,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 42,516 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 30,271 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 31,665 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 26,364 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,066 miles

n/s/f cv boot split on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,180 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 17,224 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 15,815 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 13,597 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 13,540 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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 NHG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NHG, 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 NHG registered?

YB53 NHG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YB53 NHG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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