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GU03 YBJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,291 mi
Last recorded162,291 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 YBJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2023 162,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 157,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 157,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 153,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2020 149,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre cracked in treads

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 149,959 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre cracked in treads

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 120,833 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 104,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 91,511 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 77,892 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,199 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,708 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 62,911 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,351 miles

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

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,999 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,915 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,586 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 37,584 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,141 miles

Brake pedal rubber anti-slip split.

Engine undertray fitted.

Underbonnet covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 28,431 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 28,430 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,127 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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GU03 YBJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU03 YBJ, 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 GU03 YBJ registered?

GU03 YBJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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The MOT history for GU03 YBJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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