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OY03 URV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,612 mi
Last recorded77,612 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 URV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 77,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 77,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both number plates poor condition

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 75,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both number plates poor condition

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,812 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both number plates poor condition

n/s/r tyre age cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,336 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,488 miles

n/s/r brake pads low

rear disc slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 67,488 miles

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

n/s/r brake pads low

rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,268 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,749 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,492 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,379 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 51,527 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre on 3mm tread and perishing

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Feb 2010 48,137 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,912 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,362 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,045 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,847 miles

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

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 URV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY03 URV, 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 URV registered?

OY03 URV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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