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OY03 LWD

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,349 mi
Last recorded83,349 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 LWD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 83,349 miles

light corrosion under vehicle

Fail 8 May 2017 83,349 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 May 2016 81,321 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2015 78,865 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 77,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 76,668 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 76,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 72,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre getting low

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 May 2012 72,370 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre getting low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 68,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake high

wiper smearing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 65,367 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 May 2009 60,535 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 60,534 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 51,063 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 51,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

195/65/15/91v continental premium contact

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 May 2007 44,522 miles

NSF FOG LIGHT GLASS DAMAGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 44,522 miles

NSF FOG LIGHT GLASS DAMAGE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 33,250 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 33,250 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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OY03 LWD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OY03 LWD, 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 OY03 LWD registered?

OY03 LWD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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