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RN03 WYM

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,533 mi
Last recorded171,533 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 WYM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 171,533 miles

Coolant leak thermostat

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 171,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak thermostat

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 164,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 164,316 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 159,098 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 159,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 154,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 148,340 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 148,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 142,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 136,810 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing slightly knocking

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing slightly knocking

Fail 21 Aug 2020 136,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing slightly knocking

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing slightly knocking

Pass 5 Aug 2019 129,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 122,484 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 122,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 114,251 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight roughness in the bearing assembly

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight roughness in the bearing assembly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 104,455 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 93,062 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 84,366 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 84,365 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,605 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,457 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,728 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,881 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,477 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,597 miles

nsr and osf tyres close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,338 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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RN03 WYM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 RN03 WYM, 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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RN03 WYM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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