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SV03 YKU

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,030 mi
Last recorded112,030 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 YKU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 112,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 112,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2015 85,812 miles

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,087 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,618 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,220 miles

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,680 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 58,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,953 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,818 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 43,158 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,158 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,947 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,168 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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SV03 YKU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SV03 YKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV03 YKU registered?

SV03 YKU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is SV03 YKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 YKU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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