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YS53 NZN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,570 mi
Last recorded131,570 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 131,570 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

General underbody wear

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2020 131,570 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

General underbody wear

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 123,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel arch liner/cover missing

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 123,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wheel arch liner/cover missing

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 116,433 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear subframe heavily undersealed best test possible done at time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2018 116,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 111,432 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 111,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,815 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 105,930 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 105,930 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 102,833 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 102,833 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,397 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 99,397 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 95,425 miles

air bag light on

Fail 12 Mar 2012 95,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 28 Feb 2011 91,222 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,303 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 79,588 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 71,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front strut bearings

front indicators pale

Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,297 miles

front indicators pale

both front strut bearings

Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,959 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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YS53 NZN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue 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 YS53 NZN, 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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YS53 NZN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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