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AE03 LYH

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,832 mi
Last recorded94,832 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 LYH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,284 miles

nsr/osr sills corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,784 miles

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

brake pad warning light on (front )

coolant pipes swelling

fanbelts cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2019 87,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

brake pad warning light on (front )

coolant pipes swelling

fanbelts cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 81,555 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r light cluster cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2016 78,846 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 78,846 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,222 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2014 72,944 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2013 68,694 miles

all tyres begining to perish

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,613 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,492 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 65,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 62,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,412 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,936 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,438 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,438 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 47,333 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 36,971 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 36,971 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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AE03 LYH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AE03 LYH, 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 AE03 LYH registered?

AE03 LYH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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