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YE03 YJU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,570 mi
Last recorded119,570 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 YJU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 119,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer Ball Joint Has Slight Play/Lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 114,523 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 109,215 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 109,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 108,369 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,412 miles

Front discs corroded

Rear discs corroded

Rear tyres required shortly

Pass 29 Jul 2015 105,373 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,881 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

both front lower arms rear rubber bushes deteriorated

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 102,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 102,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 102,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 102,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,662 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 97,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 93,187 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 84,099 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 84,099 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 74,788 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 74,788 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 64,294 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 64,294 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 53,330 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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YE03 YJU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YE03 YJU, 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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YE03 YJU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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