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WJ03 YTM

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,793 mi
Last recorded80,793 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 YTM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 80,793 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 80,792 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 80,768 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 80,767 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 78,254 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 78,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,984 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 67,924 miles

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

both dip patterns indistinct

Pass 7 Jan 2020 63,642 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,598 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,162 miles

Coolant leak poss water pump

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

headlamp polish

Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,937 miles

Both Front Head Lamps Misty

NSR Hand Brake Cable Hanger Corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 58,934 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

All Front Indicator Bulbs Slightly White

Both Front Head Lamps Misty

NSR Hand Brake Cable Hanger Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust Box Heavily Corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,088 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 58,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,729 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,453 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 58,452 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 51,609 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 51,609 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,351 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,527 miles

corrosion in rear silencer ,pas belt / alt belt perished

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,809 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,992 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,169 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,013 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,493 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 19,493 miles

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

damage to o/s/f ,n/s/f and n/s/r wheels

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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WJ03 YTM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ03 YTM, 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 WJ03 YTM registered?

WJ03 YTM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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