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YR53 AHY

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 AHY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2020 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank securing band corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake line covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked with yellow chalk ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake line covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 999,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 999,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front ,front to rear and both sides of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 999,999 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front ,front to rear and both sides of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front macpherson top strut mount partially seized

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Offside wiper blade split

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

undertray obscuring underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2016

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front macpherson top strut mount partially seized

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Offside wiper blade split

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

undertray obscuring underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 999,999 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

tow hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2014 999,999 miles

ODOMETER READING OBVIOUSLY INCORRECT (FAULTY)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 999,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ODOMETER READING OBVIOUSLY INCORRECT (FAULTY)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 90,715 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 90,715 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 80,101 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 80,101 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,722 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 69,722 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,142 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,701 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,339 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 AHY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel 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 YR53 AHY, 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 AHY registered?

YR53 AHY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is YR53 AHY safe to buy?

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