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HY03 VYE

2003 Rover 75

Red Lpg 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

139,339 mi
Last recorded139,339 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 VYE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 139,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

car under sealed

Pass 7 May 2025 137,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 135,295 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 131,783 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 131,770 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter slightly insecure.

Pass 1 Apr 2022 128,447 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 126,097 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 125,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 116,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 107,679 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,985 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,757 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,458 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,762 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 29,416 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake lever grip loose on lever

steering rack damp nearside (no visable leaks)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,416 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever grip loose on lever

steering rack damp nearside (no visable leaks)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,485 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,123 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 12,746 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 VYE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HY03 VYE, 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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HY03 VYE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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