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BU03 YDJ

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,889 mi
Last recorded155,889 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 YDJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2018 155,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light not working not less than 50%

Offside Rear Light not working not less than 50%

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 144,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 143,175 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake pipes been heavily coated with paint

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 11 Aug 2016 143,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

advise o/s n/s front brake pipes been heavily coated with paint

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 11 Jun 2015 142,460 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 139,411 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake pipes been heavily coated with paint

advise slight leak from rear exhaust silencer

advise track rod end has slight movement n/s/f

Pass 14 May 2013 133,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 122,733 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 122,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 112,087 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 112,087 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

handbrake requires attention soon

Pass 20 Apr 2010 96,334 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 96,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,744 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 72,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 31 May 2007 45,823 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 45,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BU03 YDJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BU03 YDJ, 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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BU03 YDJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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