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AY03 YLH

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,601 mi
Last recorded142,601 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YLH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 142,601 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

Pass 16 May 2013 136,374 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 117,100 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

TOWBAR ELECTRICAL SOCKETS INSECURE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WINDSCREEN WASHERS WEAK.

Fail 23 May 2012 117,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

TOWBAR ELECTRICAL SOCKETS INSECURE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WINDSCREEN WASHERS WEAK.

Pass 18 May 2011 113,880 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 113,880 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 109,308 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 109,308 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 101,050 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 99,164 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 69,131 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,195 miles

corrosion on exh flex joint neat catalyst

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,857 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 43,852 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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AY03 YLH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY03 YLH, 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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AY03 YLH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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