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YH53 WXL

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,829 mi
Last recorded123,829 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 WXL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,829 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 118,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

head lights condition

n/s/f indicator lens

Pass 11 Sep 2015 112,264 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 104,731 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,927 miles

rear tyres near limit

Fail 5 Oct 2013 98,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres near limit

Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut nearside front tyre not showing cord

movement offside steering arm

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 9 Oct 2012 93,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut nearside front tyre not showing cord

movement offside steering arm

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 14 Sep 2011 83,998 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 83,998 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 74,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 74,811 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,707 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,922 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 57,866 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 45,207 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,459 miles

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 WXL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WXL, 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 WXL registered?

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

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