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YP53 BZK

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,007 mi
Last recorded126,007 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 BZK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 126,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 120,336 miles

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

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))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 120,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 107,217 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 93,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,924 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2015 75,923 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Sep 2014 62,350 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Oct 2013 55,997 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,462 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,820 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 34,002 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,020 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 18,452 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,323 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 9,129 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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YP53 BZK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP53 BZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 BZK registered?

YP53 BZK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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