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YS52 VSX

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,918 mi
Last recorded98,918 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 VSX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 98,918 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 94,172 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 89,731 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 89,697 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 87,592 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 87,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 84,459 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 82,832 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 82,832 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 79,231 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 79,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,533 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 75,533 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 72,908 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 72,908 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,749 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 67,190 miles

nearside rear tyre outside edge stepping

Fail 29 Nov 2012 67,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre outside edge stepping

Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,508 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,830 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 59,830 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,472 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,974 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 35,527 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 35,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 32,693 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YS52 VSX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS52 VSX, 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 YS52 VSX registered?

YS52 VSX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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