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LR03 YRE

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,293 mi
Last recorded131,293 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 YRE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 131,293 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front n/s and o/s top strut bearing slight noise

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside door mirror secure at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2016 131,293 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front n/s and o/s top strut bearing slight noise

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside door mirror secure at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2015 125,073 miles

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

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

edges wearing at both front tyres ( general wear offside @3mm, nearside @2mm limit 1.6mm )

offside wiper blade slight splitting

slight cracking at edges of both front tyres

slight cracking at nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2015 125,073 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel system component leaking offside rear (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure lamp assembly (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

edges wearing at both front tyres ( general wear offside @3mm, nearside @2mm limit 1.6mm )

handbrake travel

offside wiper blade slight splitting

slight cracking at edges of both front tyres

slight cracking at nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2014 117,946 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 90,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front indicator lamp lens damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2012 64,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front indicator lamp lens damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,627 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,834 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,302 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 27,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 23,234 miles

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

Slight damage to O/S/F Tyre sidewall.

Pass 17 May 2007 21,285 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 17,157 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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LR03 YRE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LR03 YRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR03 YRE registered?

LR03 YRE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is LR03 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 YRE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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