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YS53 RLV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,534 mi
Last recorded139,534 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2017 139,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front spot lamps broken

brake warning light on dash

exhaust back box corroded

rear suspension component's corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 129,111 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Front slight play in ball joint

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear child seat fitted n/s/r

Offside Front outer brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

brake pad warning lamp on

corrosion on floor pans and inner sills

Fail 10 Feb 2016 129,111 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear both (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Front slight play in ball joint

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear child seat fitted n/s/r

Offside Front outer brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

brake pad warning lamp on

corrosion on floor pans and inner sills

exhaust heat shield loose over exhaust

Pass 30 Jan 2015 117,945 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 93,581 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 87,623 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light is on

Fail 8 Jun 2012 73,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light is on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,141 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,705 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,792 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,978 miles

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

near side front wheel tyre tread worn on inner side and outer side tread

Fail 12 Nov 2008 27,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

near side front wheel tyre tread worn on inner side and outer side tread

Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,346 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 21,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 14,693 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 RLV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RLV, 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 RLV registered?

YS53 RLV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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