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YF03 YXG

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

92,092 mi
Last recorded92,092 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 92,092 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 89,437 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. off side weak (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 89,426 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. off side weak (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,131 miles

nearside handbrake weak

Fail 22 Aug 2023 86,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

nearside handbrake weak

Pass 25 Aug 2022 82,387 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,409 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 78,405 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,362 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 76,362 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 73,142 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,696 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,511 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 59,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,825 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,263 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,280 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,747 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,867 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 16,427 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 16,049 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,002 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 15,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,057 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,189 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,319 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 YXG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YXG, 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 YXG registered?

YF03 YXG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YF03 YXG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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