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YC03 YLT

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,055 mi
Last recorded111,055 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 YLT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 111,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 110,847 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 110,845 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Near & Off Side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 110,538 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Parking brake efficiency (17%) close to minimum requirements

Previous repairs to both rear outer sills

Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 110,271 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 102,157 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 94,590 miles

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

ex tailpipe corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,803 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,122 miles

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

Note;- light missing of oil on offside region/area of fuel tank?

Note;- offside rear tyre has a very slight bulge/lump on sidewall?

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 83,122 miles

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

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

Note;- light missing of oil on offside region/area of fuel tank?

Note;- offside rear tyre has a very slight bulge/lump on sidewall?

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 74,944 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 74,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,537 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 67,248 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 66,752 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 65,385 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 64,667 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low 2mm

offsided rear tyre wearing low 2,5mm

Pass 20 May 2008 63,243 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 60,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2007 60,758 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,743 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 46,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 43,284 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 43,284 miles

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

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

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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YC03 YLT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YC03 YLT, 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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YC03 YLT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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