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RY03 YKZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,000 mi
Last recorded158,000 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 YKZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 158,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 158,000 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 150,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 150,842 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 144,053 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 144,053 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 137,968 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 130,192 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 124,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 123,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 123,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 117,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 111,257 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 111,254 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 105,732 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 105,719 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 98,375 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 90,693 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 67,898 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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RY03 YKZ 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 68.4%.

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 RY03 YKZ, 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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RY03 YKZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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