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YF03 VVJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

58,954 mi
Last recorded58,954 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 VVJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 58,954 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 58,954 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 55,319 miles

UNDER BODY VERY CORRODED. ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 2 Nov 2023 55,319 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault RESET (7.1.6 (a))

UNDER BODY VERY CORRODED. ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 2 Nov 2022 54,451 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 54,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO THE FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 52,513 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 51,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 51,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,433 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 49,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,415 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 47,413 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,598 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

heavy rust on front and rear suspesions

Fail 6 Jun 2016 40,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working all not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

heavy rust on front and rear suspesions

Pass 11 May 2011 37,103 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 37,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2010 23,601 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 11,442 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 9,576 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 8,978 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 7,833 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 VVJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

YF03 VVJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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