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YP53 WBK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

150,226 mi
Last recorded150,226 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WBK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 150,226 miles

under shields fitted.

Fail 18 Nov 2016 150,178 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint marked in yellow chalk. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall. (4.1.D.1b)

under shields fitted.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 144,619 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2015 144,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 140,669 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

pedal box noisy

Fail 30 Oct 2014 140,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

pedal box noisy

Pass 8 Nov 2013 134,500 miles

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

offside wiper blade splitting

rear brake discs partially corroded

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2013 134,500 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

offside wiper blade splitting

rear brake discs partially corroded

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2012 126,272 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low and bald on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2012 126,272 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low and bald on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2011 113,225 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 113,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 101,303 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 87,610 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 87,610 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2008 75,218 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 75,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 58,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 58,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 43,909 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 43,909 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 WBK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WBK, 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 WBK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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