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YF53 MWL

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,742 mi
Last recorded112,742 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 MWL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 112,742 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 112,287 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 102,742 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 97,486 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 90,483 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 81,329 miles

advise front to rear brake pipes 2 pipes

Fail 3 Feb 2007 81,329 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front to rear brake pipes 2 pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2006 79,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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 MWL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWL, 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 YF53 MWL registered?

YF53 MWL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is YF53 MWL safe to buy?

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