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YF03 OET

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,485 mi
Last recorded73,485 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 OET
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 73,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 72,860 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 72,484 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 69,753 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 68,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,673 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 54,500 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,109 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,655 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,844 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 41,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 38,733 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,984 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 34,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,461 miles

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

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

long traval on park brake lever

Pass 5 Feb 2010 23,980 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 18,577 miles

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

long travel on park brake

offside sill damaged

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 OET is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OET, 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 OET registered?

YF03 OET is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is YF03 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 OET shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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