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YJ03 DLS

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,853 mi
Last recorded163,853 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 DLS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 163,853 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 163,853 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 146,419 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 131,465 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 114,532 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,625 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 97,625 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 83,947 miles

nearside front to rear brakepipe corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2006 64,716 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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YJ03 DLS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJ03 DLS, 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 YJ03 DLS registered?

YJ03 DLS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 DLS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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