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YP53 WCL

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,948 mi
Last recorded103,948 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WCL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 103,948 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,554 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 101,554 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tank breather pipes split. (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 99,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension top mount sticky.

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount sticky.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 96,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn of shoulders

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Signs of body corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2016 96,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn of shoulders

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Signs of body corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2015 91,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front top mounts sticky.

Front tyres worn on shoulders.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 91,722 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front top mounts sticky.

Front tyres worn on shoulders.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 85,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,826 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2012

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,320 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 58,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,842 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,464 miles

Nearside front/Offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Noise in steering column but no undue wear found.

Offside centre brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 1 Nov 2006 36,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,161 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 WCL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

YP53 WCL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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