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YF03 HTU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,810 mi
Last recorded132,810 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 HTU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 132,810 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 132,771 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 127,072 miles

EML light not working

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp adjuster in complete and held with a cable tie

Fail 25 Mar 2022 127,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light not working

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wrong way round on rim (inside is outside)

Pass 29 Jun 2020 126,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 123,454 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 122,744 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 119,586 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,263 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre shoulder balding

Pass 16 Jul 2015 103,167 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 103,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 74,768 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking up

Pass 29 May 2014 86,037 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 78,375 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 78,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 69,855 miles

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

slight noise steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,997 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 50,269 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 26 May 2010 50,268 miles

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

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 21 May 2009 43,550 miles

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

fuel cooler slight leak

Pass 24 May 2008 36,997 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 24,764 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 24,764 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 13,420 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 HTU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 HTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF03 HTU registered?

YF03 HTU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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