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RL03 DYV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,427 mi
Last recorded120,427 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 DYV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 120,427 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 120,427 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 118,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 112,983 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 112,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 107,601 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 107,601 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,335 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,152 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 82,962 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,414 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,643 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 72,867 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,988 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 65,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,877 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 47,974 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 47,974 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,684 miles

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)

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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RL03 DYV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RL03 DYV, 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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RL03 DYV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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