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YH53 WXK

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,461 mi
Last recorded144,461 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 WXK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 144,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 137,871 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 132,118 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 127,230 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2015 127,146 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,424 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 109,395 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 109,381 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,171 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 94,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 92,538 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 92,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 88,931 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 88,931 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 84,764 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 72,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes

travel in handbrake

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 WXK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YH53 WXK, 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 WXK registered?

YH53 WXK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YH53 WXK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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