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YR53 AUA

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,826 mi
Last recorded84,826 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 AUA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 84,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2020 84,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2019 82,719 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 82,719 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Area, (& Inner Sills Badly Corroded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

offside rear tyre tread cracked

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2018 80,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

offside rear tyre tread cracked

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 76,627 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 74,319 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both headlamps just in aim

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

windscreen damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2014 67,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

windscreen damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,019 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,019 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Jul 2011 58,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 58,137 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,788 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,349 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 39,168 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,254 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,281 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 23,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 AUA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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