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YD53 RVM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

136,123 mi
Last recorded136,123 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 RVM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 136,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 132,998 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,598 miles

advise heavley undersealed car

Fail 20 Aug 2021 129,598 miles

Front Body insecure jacking points holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise heavley undersealed car

Pass 14 Aug 2020 125,797 miles

Vehicle Under Carriage Heavily Corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2020 125,797 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Centre Exhaust Clamp Missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Vehicle Under Carriage Heavily Corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 119,762 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel high

surface corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 9 Aug 2018 110,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 100,111 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,068 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,060 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 79,060 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,375 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,378 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 73,378 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 May 2013 73,087 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,172 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on edge..exhaust back box deteriorating..

Fail 2 Jul 2012 72,172 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wear on edge..exhaust back box deteriorating..

Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,473 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 61,776 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 56,571 miles

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre tread uneven on the inside on the legal 1.6 mmm limit

Fail 7 Sep 2009 56,571 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre tread uneven on the inside on the legal 1.6 mmm limit

Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,127 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,862 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 28,862 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,557 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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YD53 RVM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YD53 RVM, 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 YD53 RVM registered?

YD53 RVM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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