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EF03 YTS

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,808 mi
Last recorded99,808 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 YTS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,808 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 99,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED THROUGH (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 92,661 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 81,660 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,037 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 76,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 May 2014 69,047 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 May 2014 59,047 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,033 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 63,033 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,255 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

screenwash pressure low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,582 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing

slight damage on nearside rear wheel inner rim

Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 54,605 miles

slight play in steering rack arms

slight smoke during emissions test

Pass 13 Jun 2007 53,832 miles

chip on nearside of swept area of front screen

slight difference in rear handbrake application

Pass 27 Jun 2006 52,539 miles

rear registration plate discloured slightly

very slight play in offside steering rack arm

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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EF03 YTS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF03 YTS, 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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EF03 YTS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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