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AY03 YLK

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,549 mi
Last recorded58,549 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YLK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,549 miles

oil pressure warning lamp flickering at idle

rear exhaust section corroded and in poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2013 58,549 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

oil pressure warning lamp flickering at idle

rear exhaust section corroded and in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn close to limit, nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and cracking in tread area

Fail 30 Aug 2012 49,012 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn close to limit, nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and cracking in tread area

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,939 miles

Brake discs corroded and pitted

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Warning light on dash

Fail 20 Sep 2011 44,939 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake discs corroded and pitted

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Warning light on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,823 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 39,823 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,183 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,235 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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AY03 YLK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YLK, 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 AY03 YLK registered?

AY03 YLK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AY03 YLK safe to buy?

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