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VO03 YLC

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,559 mi
Last recorded125,559 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 YLC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 125,559 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 125,526 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 121,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 121,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,813 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 114,647 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,397 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 109,423 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on the outer edge

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 107,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 103,280 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake pad warning sensor wire broken

towbar wires catching rear exhaust

Pass 6 May 2014 103,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 14 May 2012 102,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 94,557 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,580 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,850 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,177 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 48,549 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 36,689 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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VO03 YLC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VO03 YLC, 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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VO03 YLC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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