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YR53 PYU

2003 Rover 75

Red Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,954 mi
Last recorded98,954 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 PYU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 98,954 miles

Handbrake close to maximum travel requires adjustment or repair soon

Fail 17 May 2010 97,940 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 66,719 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 66,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,434 miles

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

handbrake lever hand grip loose

o/s front floor to sill trim loose

Fail 2 Jun 2008 36,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

handbrake lever hand grip loose

o/s front floor to sill trim loose

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,577 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 28,922 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 PYU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PYU, 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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What year was YR53 PYU registered?

YR53 PYU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YR53 PYU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR53 PYU have outstanding finance?

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