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SC03 YCU

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,849 mi
Last recorded96,849 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 YCU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,849 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side linkages suspension bushes oil leak and rusted below (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 96,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side linkages suspension bushes oil leak and rusted below (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,159 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on.

Fail 24 Jun 2017 93,120 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x 1. (4.2.A.1e)

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

Brake pad warning lamp on.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 88,385 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 88,385 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,664 miles

Offside rear tyre wear on outer tread & close to limit.

Pass 14 Jun 2014 77,581 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 77,581 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 71,758 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 71,758 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 67,386 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 67,386 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 61,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 61,449 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 56,272 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 56,272 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

off side rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,705 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 44,705 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

n/s/f brake pipe is starting to corrode

n/s/r light cluster has crack in lens

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge [advise replacement]

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,187 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 36,112 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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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SC03 YCU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SC03 YCU, 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 SC03 YCU registered?

SC03 YCU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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