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YP53 PKC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,116 mi
Last recorded53,116 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 PKC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 53,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 53,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 51,553 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 49,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 48,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 45,851 miles

surface rust on components under vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2021 45,840 miles

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))

surface rust on components under vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 41,442 miles

Offside Rear end of sill starting to rust

petrol tank retaining straps rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,056 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,438 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 35,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,489 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,712 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,849 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,392 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,102 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 25,607 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,480 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,831 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,637 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,772 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 PKC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PKC, 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 PKC registered?

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

Is YP53 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 PKC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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