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YF53 LYW

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,717 mi
Last recorded63,717 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 LYW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,717 miles

both front indicators faded...rear metal brake pipes corroded...n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge...o/s/f tyre low.o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded...rear discs corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,985 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 56,985 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,947 miles

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

all tyres are 2mm on iner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall and is 2mm on edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,836 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,061 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge + low tread 2mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,842 miles

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

both front wipers smearing

corrosion on rear suspension components

genral corrosion to exhaust

high handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jul 2007 11,374 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 11,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 8,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 8,855 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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YF53 LYW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF53 LYW, 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 YF53 LYW registered?

YF53 LYW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YF53 LYW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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