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YF03 HSY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,861 mi
Last recorded146,861 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 146,861 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear parking brake back plate corroded but secure

Offside Rear anti roll bar link incorrectly fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 146,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear parking brake back plate corroded but secure

Offside Rear anti roll bar link incorrectly fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 146,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate no a, b, s. warning light on [at time of testing] (1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high front both n/s o/s headlight aim on dipped beam to high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front o/s lower suspension arm inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements n/s o/s parking brake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 18 May 2026 146,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 137,712 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 127,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2024 127,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing edge/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2023 125,099 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 123,701 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 121,693 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 120,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 117,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 114,036 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 110,413 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 103,667 miles

silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2014 100,027 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 100,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,734 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,584 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 89,584 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,863 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,995 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 46,837 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,958 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 27,981 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 HSY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HSY, 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 YF03 HSY registered?

YF03 HSY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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