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YB03 SWJ

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,973 mi
Last recorded103,973 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 SWJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 103,973 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 103,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 102,214 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 102,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 100,221 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 98,324 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 94,475 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,561 miles

Brake pedal makes knocking noise on heavy foot brake application.

Insecure plastic trim on N/S/R Suspension arm.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 89,544 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake pedal makes knocking noise on heavy foot brake application.

Insecure plastic trim on N/S/R Suspension arm.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 82,786 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2008 82,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2007 74,607 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,222 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 74,221 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 56,977 miles

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

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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YB03 SWJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB03 SWJ, 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 YB03 SWJ registered?

YB03 SWJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 SWJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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