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YM53 KHJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,809 mi
Last recorded156,809 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 KHJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 156,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 156,808 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 156,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 144,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray missing

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2019 144,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray missing

Pass 31 Jan 2018 133,237 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 132,993 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 122,794 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 113,277 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

ORIGINAL TEST CARRIED BY S.RACE

Fail 7 Jan 2016 113,277 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Centre (5.2.5a)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 6 Jan 2015 106,237 miles

Intermitant fault on rear centre seat belt clasp

Nearside rear tyre worn to wear markers,Just legal. 215/55/16 V

Poor beam image from offside headlamp

Pass 8 Jan 2014 99,127 miles

Drivers sun visor faulty, Removed.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail stuck in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge+ 2 deep cuts,Just legal

Offside front tyre worn to wear markers and worn very low on both edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,126 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 82,425 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 82,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTING

RECOMEND NEW WIPERS (22")

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTISLIP MISSING

Pass 17 Dec 2010 71,446 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,569 miles

altenator light and airbag light are both on

both front shocker top bearings are rough and clunking when rocking or doing lock-lock with steering

front wipers poor and stone chip in zone 'A' of front screen

noise from belts area,poss altenator

rear number plate backing is starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Dec 2009 58,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

altenator light and airbag light are both on

both front shocker top bearings are rough and clunking when rocking or doing lock-lock with steering

front wipers poor and stone chip in zone 'A' of front screen

noise from belts area,poss altenator

rear number plate backing is starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Dec 2008 45,946 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO WEAR MARKERS AND WORN LOWER ON BOTH EDGES, ( JUST LEGAL ) 215/55/R16 97W

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW AND WORN LOWER ON INNER EDGE.

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,477 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 25,493 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 25,493 miles

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

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)

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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YM53 KHJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YM53 KHJ, 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 YM53 KHJ registered?

YM53 KHJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YM53 KHJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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