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YP53 PMV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,611 mi
Last recorded86,611 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2018 86,611 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,706 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 80,706 miles

Emissions not tested due to water leak (7.3.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,825 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front exhaust flex deteriated

Front wipers smear

Offside Rear shock absorber damp

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipes corroded in securing clips

parking brake lever high

pattern poor on both dipp beam headlamps

Fail 27 Jun 2015 69,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 69,975 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,169 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 64,102 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 59,045 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,045 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,108 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,337 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,108 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,864 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 41,864 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,804 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,055 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,970 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 PMV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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