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YS53 RKO

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,672 mi
Last recorded156,672 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 RKO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 156,672 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 141,861 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 123,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal noise when pressed

brake pipes front to rear have been coated

o/s/wiper split

slight play in steering columb

undertray has to bolts missing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 123,428 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal noise when pressed

brake pipes front to rear have been coated

o/s/wiper split

slight play in steering columb

undertray has to bolts missing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 113,475 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 80,043 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 80,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,797 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 59,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 52,214 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 RKO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

YS53 RKO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is YS53 RKO safe to buy?

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