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AY03 YPF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,135 mi
Last recorded111,135 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YPF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 111,135 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image weak (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 103,998 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 2.5mm/bold on edges

front to rear tyres different sizes

headlamp condition starting to effect beam pattern/light output

n/s/r tyre bold on outer edge

Fail 17 Nov 2016 103,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint poss loose in hub (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres on 2.5mm/bold on edges

front to rear tyres different sizes

headlamp condition starting to effect beam pattern/light output

n/s/r tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 91,204 miles

general surface to all under body components

slight play in nearside rear radius arm bush

slight play in offside rear radius arm bush

Fail 16 Nov 2015 91,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front indicator slightly discoloured

Nearside side repeater slightly discoloured

general surface to all under body components

slight movement in offside lower suspension arm rear bush

slight play in nearside rear radius arm bush

slight play in offside rear radius arm bush

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,597 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,468 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust corroded and in poor condition

front discs poor condition on inner faces

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

nearside handbrake slow to operate

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 12 Feb 2014 85,468 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust corroded and in poor condition

front discs poor condition on inner faces

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

nearside handbrake slow to operate

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,945 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 65,439 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,151 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,264 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,319 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,275 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,244 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 20,870 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 YPF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YPF, 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 YPF registered?

AY03 YPF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is AY03 YPF safe to buy?

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