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YS53 EAC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,633 mi
Last recorded148,633 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 EAC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 148,633 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage very slight leak from rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 136,746 miles

front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded at rear

near side and off side brake pipes becoming corroded at rear

near side and off side brake pipes under wheel arches becoming corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 136,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded at rear

near side and off side brake pipes becoming corroded at rear

near side and off side brake pipes under wheel arches becoming corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 125,861 miles

Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Tread of nearside rear tyre starting to bulge.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 125,839 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak suspension leg (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Tread of nearside rear tyre starting to bulge.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 105,804 miles

1. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

2. Offside front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.

3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Fail 11 Aug 2016 105,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

1. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

2. Offside front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.

3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,650 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 82,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Feb 2013 79,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,947 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 66,891 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,343 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats removed

Fail 9 Nov 2009 61,343 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,052 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 52,052 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,256 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 41,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,833 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 30,833 miles

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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YS53 EAC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YS53 EAC, 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 YS53 EAC registered?

YS53 EAC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YS53 EAC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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