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YH03 NZM

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

94,745 mi
Last recorded94,745 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 NZM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,745 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 94,715 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,625 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 81,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 81,611 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,863 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 75,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,224 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 69,224 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,452 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 61,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,596 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,533 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 54,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 51,992 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 51,989 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,169 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 45,168 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,514 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,817 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,415 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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YH03 NZM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YH03 NZM, 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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YH03 NZM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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