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AY03 YRS

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

61,752 mi
Last recorded61,752 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 61,752 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 61,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 61,610 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 61,489 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 61,211 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 60,905 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,699 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,283 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,027 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,781 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,324 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,596 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 57,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,524 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,434 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,232 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,825 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,422 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,274 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,027 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 YRS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YRS, 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

How do I check the history of AY03 YRS?

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What year was AY03 YRS registered?

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

Is AY03 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 YRS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY03 YRS have outstanding finance?

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