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AY03 YTD

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,976 mi
Last recorded86,976 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YTD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 86,976 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 86,875 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 79,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm ( rear ) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 75,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm ( rear ) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 71,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm ( rear ) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm ( rear ) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 67,651 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 67,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake application 28%

offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,183 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,329 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,316 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,535 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,867 miles

n/s front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,542 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,662 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 30,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front inner tie rods have play

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,446 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,869 miles

slight imbalance developing on front brakes

slight play in the steering with power off

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,940 miles

front brake discs are slightly lipped

rear brake discs are discoloured and has slight corrosion on outer edge

Fail 10 Mar 2008 21,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are slightly lipped

rear brake discs are discoloured and has slight corrosion on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,229 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 YTD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

AY03 YTD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is AY03 YTD safe to buy?

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