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YF03 ELG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,581 mi
Last recorded166,581 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ELG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 166,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective rear lens insecure (4.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective rear lens insecure (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated grip insecure (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 152,217 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 146,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 146,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 141,074 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 141,074 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 134,021 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 128,864 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 128,840 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 123,843 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 118,081 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 118,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 107,634 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 95,069 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 80,401 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 64,879 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,698 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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YF03 ELG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YF03 ELG, 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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YF03 ELG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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