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LY03 HKT

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,600 mi
Last recorded150,600 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 HKT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 150,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 148,722 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 148,687 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only inop (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes heavy corroson (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2017 147,590 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 147,589 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 130,060 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 111,838 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 105,377 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,069 miles

advise slightly uneven tyre wear on rear

Fail 5 Jul 2013 95,069 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise slightly uneven tyre wear on rear

Pass 29 Aug 2012 89,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front seatbelt slow to rewind

Fail 20 Aug 2012 88,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front seatbelt slow to rewind

Pass 9 Aug 2011 79,918 miles

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

parking brake needs adjusting

rear brake pads look fairly thin

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,750 miles

nearside front seat belt slow to fully rewind

Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,919 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,678 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 46,190 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,342 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 HKT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HKT, 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 HKT registered?

LY03 HKT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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