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YD03 DWN

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,867 mi
Last recorded162,867 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 DWN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 162,867 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring seats (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 157,941 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Around fluid tank area. (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 157,941 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Around fluid tank area. (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 151,382 miles

Front suspension top mounts slightly rough.

Fuel tank strap corroded.

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 151,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Front suspension top mounts slightly rough.

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 148,192 miles

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

stone chip drivers side of windscreen just outside swept area

Fail 7 Nov 2013 148,191 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

stone chip drivers side of windscreen just outside swept area

Pass 1 May 2012 143,317 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 136,298 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 129,585 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear number plate and attachment poor

windscreen chipped on edge of wiper arc

Fail 21 Apr 2010 129,585 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

near side rear seat belt twisted

rear number plate and attachment poor

windscreen chipped on edge of wiper arc

Pass 26 Mar 2009 120,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 120,763 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 99,895 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 99,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 76,262 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 76,262 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 56,528 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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YD03 DWN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YD03 DWN, 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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YD03 DWN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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