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Y30 WAR

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

231,868 mi
Last recorded231,868 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 WAR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 231,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 221,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 215,154 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 206,325 miles

Offside Rear Nail.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 197,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 187,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 178,018 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 169,227 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall but not exposing cord or ply

Pass 1 Feb 2014 155,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 137,795 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 137,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front brake pads worn to the minimum acceptable standard.

Rear brake pads worn to the minimum acceptable standard.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 121,350 miles

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 112,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 102,492 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 15 Jan 2010 102,385 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,452 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 95,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 86,297 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 86,297 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 76,322 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 62,514 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 62,514 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y30 WAR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y30 WAR, 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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Y30 WAR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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