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AJ03 YVY

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,550 mi
Last recorded143,550 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YVY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2019 143,550 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated blurring beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated blurring beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty Does not hold on to signal right (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 135,245 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 135,245 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 128,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, inner edge scrubbed & worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 128,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower boots (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, inner edge scrubbed & worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 121,729 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 115,460 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Wiper blades split.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 115,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

Wiper blades split.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 109,033 miles

Front & rear brake discs are starting to corrode.

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 18 Feb 2014 109,033 miles

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

Front & rear brake discs are starting to corrode.

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 14 Sep 2012 100,242 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,995 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 91,995 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,982 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 80,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 80,466 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,096 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 May 2008 61,251 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 51,414 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 40,486 miles

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm + bald on inner edge (recommend replacement)

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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AJ03 YVY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AJ03 YVY, 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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AJ03 YVY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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