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YP53 ZRO

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,517 mi
Last recorded131,517 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 131,517 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 129,839 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 129,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 127,153 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2022 124,467 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 120,595 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 118,069 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 116,514 miles

Front brake pads around 70% worn.

Outer skin corroded on rear silencer.

Slight play in steering column top.

Various indicator bulbs fading to clear.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 114,726 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 112,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 110,173 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 110,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 107,664 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 105,210 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 105,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 102,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,822 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 95,558 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 91,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack end on offside slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2009 87,180 miles

Bonnet catch sticking slightly.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Recommend adjustment of parking brake lever.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 87,156 miles

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

Bonnet catch sticking slightly.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Recommend adjustment of parking brake lever.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 84,144 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 84,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 76,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 62,002 miles

drivers door mirror casing , slightly loose

rear brake pads getting low

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 ZRO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZRO, 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 ZRO registered?

YP53 ZRO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is YP53 ZRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 ZRO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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