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DA03 YFF

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,857 mi
Last recorded148,857 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 YFF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 148,857 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 148,857 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 144,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 144,297 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 134,009 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL FRONT AND REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner RACKE ARM HAS PLAY

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 134,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL FRONT AND REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner RACKE ARM HAS PLAY

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 123,687 miles

Oil leak

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 123,682 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 108,551 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 108,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 99,948 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 99,948 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 89,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 77,342 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 70,274 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 70,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 64,504 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 59,752 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 59,752 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 38,338 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 35,896 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 35,896 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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DA03 YFF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DA03 YFF, 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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DA03 YFF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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