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LY03 EHW

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,458 mi
Last recorded125,458 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 EHW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 125,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake high but not to stop

heat shield loose

Pass 11 Nov 2011 110,476 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 110,476 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 93,683 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2008 90,338 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 90,338 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside 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 25 Jan 2007 64,101 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,770 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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LY03 EHW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY03 EHW, 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 LY03 EHW registered?

LY03 EHW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is LY03 EHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 EHW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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