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YB53 YSR

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

173,835 mi
Last recorded173,835 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YSR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2015 173,835 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

top mounts ruff wen on lock 2 lock

Pass 27 Mar 2014 167,610 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 167,610 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 139,861 miles

Airbag fault

Front brake pads worn

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 139,861 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag fault

Front brake pads worn

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 114,038 miles

corrosion to all brake discs surfaces

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 16 Sep 2011 114,038 miles

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

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

corrosion to all brake discs surfaces

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2010 102,624 miles

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

rear brake pads showing wear

Fail 8 Apr 2010 102,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake pads showing wear

Pass 9 Apr 2009 84,794 miles

black smoke from exhaust

no spare tyre

nsf mirror glass missing

nsf osr tyre treadwear

surface corrosion front and rear brake discs

Fail 16 Mar 2009 84,794 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

black smoke from exhaust

no spare tyre

nsf mirror glass missing

slight wear nsf tyre outer tread osr tyre inner tread

surface corrosion front brake discs

surface corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2008 72,864 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 55,867 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 YSR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 YB53 YSR, 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 YB53 YSR registered?

YB53 YSR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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