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OV03 YWE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,099 mi
Last recorded108,099 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 YWE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 108,099 miles

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

stability control system indicates fault

Fail 6 Nov 2012 108,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

stability control system indicates fault

Pass 4 Nov 2011 95,315 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,344 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 83,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 70,196 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,098 miles

n/s rear tyre low on limit outer edge

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2008 56,098 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tyre low on limit outer edge

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,172 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 41,630 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 32,493 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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OV03 YWE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OV03 YWE, 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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OV03 YWE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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