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GU03 YCR

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,286 mi
Last recorded91,286 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 YCR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 91,286 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2016 91,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,589 miles

Damage to windscreen below swept area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer in poor corroded condition

Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,456 miles

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2014 85,456 miles

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

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2013 82,402 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,402 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2012 79,068 miles

Possible slight fuel leak. (Slight smell?)

Wiper blades in poor condition.

noise from top of engine.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 79,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Possible slight fuel leak. (Slight smell?)

Wiper blades in poor condition.

noise from top of engine.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 72,625 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM AND 1.6MM ON THE OUTER EDGE

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 72,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,011 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,275 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 53,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 53,553 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 51,057 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 51,053 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,168 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 39,168 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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GU03 YCR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GU03 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

GU03 YCR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is GU03 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 YCR shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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