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YS53 EBD

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,385 mi
Last recorded136,385 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 EBD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 136,385 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 126,185 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,278 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 105,736 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 105,736 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 97,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,383 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,164 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,822 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,371 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,073 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 34,073 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 18,542 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm on outside edges legal limit is 2mm

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 EBD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBD, 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 EBD registered?

YS53 EBD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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