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YG03 MHV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,916 mi
Last recorded143,916 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 MHV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 143,916 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump rubbing on air con pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 143,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump rubbing on air con pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 139,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 129,315 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 129,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 122,124 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front knock on suspension and some play in top strut mount

Nearside Rear lights dull

both front wishbone bushes deteriorating

exhaust rear loose

front to rear brake pipes and fronts to hoses rusty

fuel down side of fuel tank

indicator switch sticking

oil around engine

Fail 8 Feb 2018 122,097 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front knock on suspension and some play in top strut mount

Nearside Rear lights dull

both front wishbone bushes deteriorating

exhaust rear loose

front to rear brake pipes and fronts to hoses rusty

fuel down side of fuel tank

indicator switch sticking

oil around engine

Pass 20 Feb 2017 114,466 miles

centre exhaust not clamped

fuel tank damp

nearside rear upper side light inop

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear lower side light inop

Fail 20 Feb 2017 114,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust not clamped

fuel tank damp

nearside rear upper side light inop

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear lower side light inop

Pass 7 Oct 2016 112,550 miles

both front suspension top mounts stiff

front tyres worn on the edges

Fail 7 Oct 2016 112,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front suspension top mounts stiff

front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 103,200 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,762 miles

ALL FOUR (4) TYRES WEARING VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / JUST LEGAL / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE ALL FOUR (4) A/S/A/P 195 / 65 / 15 / TYRES ON 2. / 3.mm

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / BACK BOX INTERNALS / BAFFLES LOOSE / RATTLING / SLIGHT BLOW DEVELOPING AROUND B/BOX SUPPORT BRACKETS

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 10 Oct 2013 84,512 miles

EX BACK BOX SUPPORT BRACKET SLIGHT CRACK / SIGNS OF SOOT

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 22 Sep 2012 77,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,715 miles

fuel tank damp

Pass 8 Oct 2010 71,543 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 65,808 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 58,511 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,664 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 51,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,021 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,205 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 MHV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YG03 MHV, 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 YG03 MHV registered?

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

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