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YG03 CWL

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,532 mi
Last recorded133,532 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 CWL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 133,532 miles

corrosion & wear on all brake discs

headlamp lenses & aims BORDERLINE

Fail 27 Oct 2020 133,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion & wear on all brake discs

headlamp lenses & aims BORDERLINE

Pass 14 Jun 2019 112,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated - BORDERLINE!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efforts & imbalance requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair - BORDERLINE

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

Fail 28 May 2019 111,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r suspension arm corroded BORDERLINE

rear number plate BORDERLINE

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,778 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 90,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,519 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 69,886 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 67,466 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2014 64,366 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,179 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 53,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,838 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 47,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,564 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 42,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,516 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,178 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,870 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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YG03 CWL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YG03 CWL, 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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YG03 CWL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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