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YH53 SKE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,784 mi
Last recorded161,784 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 SKE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 161,784 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear Main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 145,399 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 130,168 miles

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

OSR Lower Suspension arm Corroded

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Slight Uneven Rear Tyre wear

Fail 6 Nov 2013 130,153 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

OSR Lower Suspension arm Corroded

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Slight Uneven Rear Tyre wear

Pass 20 Nov 2012 113,851 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 102,051 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

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

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,205 miles

ALL Metal Brake Pipes starting to corrode.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs have pitted edges.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertray.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 89,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 80,170 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Fail 9 Nov 2007 73,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,490 miles

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 67,735 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 67,478 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 67,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 SKE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SKE, 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 SKE registered?

YH53 SKE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YH53 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH53 SKE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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