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AY03 YMX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,843 mi
Last recorded99,843 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YMX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 99,843 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 95,554 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 91,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 16 Mar 2023 88,495 miles

rear exhaust corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 85,648 miles

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

front brake discs beginning to corrode on inside faces

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear outer sills beginning to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,329 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear sills beginning to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,834 miles

rear outer sills beginning to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2019 79,381 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 75,741 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 75,741 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 71,912 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,540 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,506 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,020 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 58,020 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,628 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,302 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,297 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,027 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 28,102 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,102 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 YMX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY03 YMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 YMX registered?

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

Is AY03 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 YMX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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