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MK03 YJZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,013 mi
Last recorded108,013 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 YJZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 108,013 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 106,229 miles

whole body undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,949 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 98,628 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL, FRONT AND REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL, FRONT AND REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 98,626 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL, FRONT AND REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL, FRONT AND REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,952 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,092 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,033 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,606 miles

both front brake backplates corroded and holed

both headlight lenses dull

Fail 21 Jul 2015 65,605 miles

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

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

both front brake backplates corroded and holed

both headlight lenses dull

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,016 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 55,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cut in o/s/r tread not through to cords

Fail 6 Jul 2013 55,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cut in o/s/r tread not through to cords

o/s/f full beam lamp slightly condensated

o/s/f headlight slightly dicoloured

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,951 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,881 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 48,809 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,226 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 45,226 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 39,822 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,650 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,349 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,467 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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MK03 YJZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MK03 YJZ, 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 MK03 YJZ registered?

MK03 YJZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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