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YR53 AAJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

155,398 mi
Last recorded155,398 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 AAJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 155,398 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 152,086 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 148,775 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 143,989 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 143,966 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 139,138 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 136,137 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 132,557 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 127,076 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 121,581 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,495 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 108,871 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 108,812 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,397 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,928 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 95,928 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 90,012 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 89,165 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 84,945 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 84,945 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 81,837 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 81,837 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 76,409 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,004 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 58,498 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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YR53 AAJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YR53 AAJ, 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 YR53 AAJ registered?

YR53 AAJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YR53 AAJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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