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YM52 OUS

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

111,014 mi
Last recorded111,014 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 OUS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 111,014 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 108,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 105,578 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 105,578 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 103,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

signs of rusting and corrosion on sill? floor sections in places

suspension components very rusty in places

Pass 15 Sep 2021 100,679 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,855 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspention Top bush or bearing tightness on lock to lock

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 98,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspention Top bush or bearing tightness on lock to lock

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 96,554 miles

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,305 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 93,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 89,966 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 89,964 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 859,127 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 81,777 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,703 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,931 miles

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

child seat o/s rear not secured

Fail 30 Sep 2013 71,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

child seat o/s rear not secured

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,649 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,245 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,058 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,651 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,159 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,868 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,919 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,108 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,978 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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YM52 OUS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 YM52 OUS, 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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YM52 OUS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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