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HY03 RBF

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,799 mi
Last recorded56,799 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 RBF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 56,799 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 56,799 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 56,781 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 56,131 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 56,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 55,292 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 54,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 53,473 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 52,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2018 50,602 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 25 May 2017 49,119 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 May 2016 47,635 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 45,177 miles

exhaust corroding & rear exhaust box clamp snapped

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 May 2014 43,344 miles

Exhaust corroding

Pass 22 May 2013 41,023 miles

a/f stain on rad

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2012 38,355 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 34,461 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 31,449 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 27,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 23,781 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,140 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 15,145 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 15,145 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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HY03 RBF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HY03 RBF, 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 HY03 RBF registered?

HY03 RBF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is HY03 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY03 RBF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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