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YH53 FMJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,677 mi
Last recorded130,677 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 FMJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 130,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 124,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 116,641 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 107,913 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 93,765 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering belt cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2008 93,761 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

power steering belt cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,883 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light stays on

handbrake lever near max travel

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,434 miles

slight blow from the exhaust flexi joint

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 FMJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH53 FMJ, 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 YH53 FMJ registered?

YH53 FMJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is YH53 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH53 FMJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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