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EY03 VYX

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,100 mi
Last recorded167,100 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 VYX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 167,100 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front suspension components corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 156,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear suspension arms and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 155,426 miles

corrosion to arm holding coil spring not excessive,,, corrosion to undersde of vehicle,,, back box corroded,,, rear tyres perrished,,,

Fail 24 Jun 2021 155,420 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point to sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to arm holding coil spring not excessive,,, corrosion to undersde of vehicle,,, back box corroded,,, rear tyres perrished,,,

Pass 9 Jul 2020 154,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side rear spring perch corroded but not effecting its strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 154,271 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights foggy giving no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side rear spring perch corroded but not effecting its strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 152,630 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 152,513 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 149,458 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

rear silencer deterioated

Fail 16 Apr 2018 149,458 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 13 Apr 2017 146,132 miles

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

corrosion to underside steering components

slight deterioration to offside rear flexy brake hose

Fail 13 Apr 2017 146,132 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to underside steering components

slight deterioration to offside rear flexy brake hose

Pass 4 Apr 2016 142,412 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

corrosion to unerside suspension components

Fail 4 Apr 2016 142,412 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

corrosion to unerside suspension components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 139,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 136,245 miles

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 24 Apr 2013 133,331 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 133,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 130,205 miles

N/S/R Tyre outer side wall deteriorating (splitting)

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

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

SRS malfunction warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 130,205 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/R Tyre outer side wall deteriorating (splitting)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS malfunction warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 127,033 miles

both front antiroll bar links lower dust covers split

surface corrosion to all underside metal brake pipes

surface corrosion to nearside front metalbrake pipe to flexy hose

Pass 30 Mar 2010 124,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

Pass 28 Apr 2009 121,806 miles

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

slight windscreen damage to zone a b

Pass 29 Feb 2008 118,297 miles

1 plastic trim under wheel arches . 2 metal brake pipes slight corrosion. 3 handbrake needs slight adjustment. 4 engine under tray fitted, examination of crossmember difficult.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 114,953 miles

o/side rear tyre wearing inside edge slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes slight scoring to o/side rear brake disc

Pass 24 Feb 2006 106,399 miles

o/s/f fog light glass broken

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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EY03 VYX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EY03 VYX, 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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EY03 VYX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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