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YR53 AOZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,793 mi
Last recorded166,793 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 166,793 miles

front and rear brake pipes slighty corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas and suspension components

Fail 20 Oct 2016 166,793 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front and rear brake pipes slighty corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas and suspension components

Pass 8 Oct 2015 156,362 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 145,098 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 145,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 133,299 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 133,299 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 121,096 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 109,929 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 109,727 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 98,041 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 98,030 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 84,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 74,318 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 74,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 65,183 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,766 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 AOZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AOZ, 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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YR53 AOZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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