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LY03 UMG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,304 mi
Last recorded131,304 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 UMG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 131,304 miles

Rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 125,905 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 125,525 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both - no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 118,382 miles

Rear brake discs deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 14 May 2018 118,377 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked. (3.6.B.2c)

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

N/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

Rear brake discs deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 17 May 2017 111,072 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

O/S and N/S rear meal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 6 May 2016 103,475 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust corroded/hanger broken

Pass 7 May 2015 94,326 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes coroded.

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 22 May 2014 84,926 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 84,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 79,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 72,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,182 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 64,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,450 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 50,407 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 50,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 43,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,592 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,895 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,723 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 UMG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY03 UMG, 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 UMG registered?

LY03 UMG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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