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YR53 ABO

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

220,028 mi
Last recorded220,028 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 220,028 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 220,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 199,723 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 173,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 147,341 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 147,335 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 121,308 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 94,916 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 66,476 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 66,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YR53 ABO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR53 ABO, 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 ABO registered?

YR53 ABO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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