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YH53 FLZ

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,902 mi
Last recorded83,902 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 FLZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 83,902 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 83,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,620 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 79,620 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x4 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 76,472 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,122 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 73,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,419 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 65,419 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,400 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,710 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,848 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,877 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 18,858 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,858 miles

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

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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YH53 FLZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH53 FLZ, 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 YH53 FLZ registered?

YH53 FLZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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