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NY03 VUS

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,244 mi
Last recorded178,244 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 VUS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 178,244 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 178,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 169,606 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 160,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 149,303 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 137,844 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 23 Jun 2009 124,704 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 124,704 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 109,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 100,487 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 100,265 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 85,419 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NY03 VUS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NY03 VUS, 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 NY03 VUS registered?

NY03 VUS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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