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YS53 VWP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,950 mi
Last recorded136,950 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 136,950 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM CORRODING

Offside Rear suspension arm slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 136,904 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded INSIDE WHEEL ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODING INSIDE WHEEL ARCH

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM CORRODING

Pass 17 Nov 2015 130,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 130,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 122,347 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 10 Nov 2014 122,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013

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

offside and nearside front suspension leg top mountings worn (noise on lock to lock check)

Fail 19 Nov 2013

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside and nearside front suspension leg top mountings worn (noise on lock to lock check)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 98,914 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 98,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 87,140 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 87,137 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 74,933 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 74,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Dec 2009 63,851 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 63,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes starting to corrode

handbrake travel high

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 17 Nov 2008 54,328 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 54,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs corroded

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,324 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 46,324 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 38,560 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 38,560 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to see inner pads †o/s/r tyre getting low

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 VWP 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 50%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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