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YP53 USW

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

42,493 mi
Last recorded42,493 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,493 miles

n/s/r brake disc rusty

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2013 42,493 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

n/s/r brake disc rusty

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,614 miles

rear suspension arms rusty,tank straps rusty and o/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes rusty

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Fail 5 Jan 2012 37,563 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear suspension arms rusty,tank straps rusty and o/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes rusty

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Fail 24 Jan 2011 33,860 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,827 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 27,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,503 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 19,451 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 15,141 miles

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

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 USW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 USW, 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 USW registered?

YP53 USW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is YP53 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 USW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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