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YP53 PHY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,397 mi
Last recorded61,397 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 PHY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2013 61,397 miles

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

Oil leak

brake warning light illuminated

exhaust rear silencer corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 61,397 miles

Oil leak

brake warning light illuminated

exhaust rear silencer corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,234 miles

both headlamps are at lowest setting

welded repair to front exhaust bracket

Fail 20 Sep 2010 55,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 55,035 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2009 51,793 miles

slight scoring to rear discs

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,526 miles

front brake pads low

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,339 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 PHY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YP53 PHY, 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 YP53 PHY registered?

YP53 PHY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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