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YO53 UDK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

154,142 mi
Last recorded154,142 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 UDK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 154,142 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 154,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (NEARSIDE LAGGING) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working BULB APPEARS TO HAVE FALLEN OUT IOF HOLDER (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 145,776 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 145,775 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 138,720 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low in tread

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/r jacking point also end of sill area has corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2022 138,610 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight inop (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure high level brake light (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak coolant level also below min ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Feb 2021 130,317 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 130,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central HEAT SHIELD ADRIFT

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 124,802 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 124,802 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 118,088 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 118,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 108,177 miles

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

rear silencer deterated on outer skin.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 108,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade rubber pulling away (8.2.2)

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

rear silencer deterated on outer skin.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 102,875 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 10 Feb 2016 102,875 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 92,930 miles

rear silencer deterated but not blowing.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,115 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorating/corroding.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,663 miles

rear silencer deteriorating.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 73,663 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 63,190 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 63,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,815 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,644 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,685 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,993 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 22,985 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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YO53 UDK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 YO53 UDK, 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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YO53 UDK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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