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SY03 XYT

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,725 mi
Last recorded86,725 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 XYT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2023 86,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside rear service brake and parking brake recording slightly low effort

Pass 6 Jan 2022 82,651 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

tankstrap corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 82,467 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 82,462 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer bracket broken through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 82,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No visible pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure on small clip end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No visible pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Very dim but ok when indicator is on (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured Mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,538 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,316 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,685 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,003 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 59,003 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,790 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,067 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 50,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,103 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,787 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 39,787 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,176 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 34,176 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 29,270 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,270 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,608 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,861 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 14,838 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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SY03 XYT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SY03 XYT, 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 SY03 XYT registered?

SY03 XYT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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