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KY03 AYM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,242 mi
Last recorded101,242 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 AYM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 101,242 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 101,240 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamp lenses misty (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2017 92,515 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 17 May 2017 92,515 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,999 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPES X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 88,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPES X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 80,895 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 80,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,342 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 71,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 71,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,742 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s wipes starting too split

Fail 9 Mar 2011 65,742 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s and o/s wipes starting too split

Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,683 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 58,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,095 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,031 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2008 48,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,218 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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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KY03 AYM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KY03 AYM, 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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KY03 AYM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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