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AY03 YNZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,441 mi
Last recorded81,441 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YNZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 81,441 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension and braking components badly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 76,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight blow on rear exhaust

Fail 7 Feb 2024 76,874 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe split on test (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt stuck behind rear seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 1 Feb 2023 71,279 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 71,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 68,851 miles

Front Coolant leak

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 68,851 miles

Front Coolant leak

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 67,123 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 67,115 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 65,301 miles

Coolant leak Bad

Offside 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,749 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 55,795 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 55,534 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 51,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,601 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 45,551 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,052 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 36,449 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

snow and wet day

Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,431 miles

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

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

n/s front brake pad warning wire loose

Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,603 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,312 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,815 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 22,912 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,247 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 18,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 13,525 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 YNZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ registered?

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

Is AY03 YNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 YNZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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