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YJ03 VHW

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,753 mi
Last recorded85,753 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 85,753 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 85,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 85,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Coolant leak engine ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust back box crowded

Offside Rear Lower fuel filter crowded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,588 miles

engine water leak front front of engine

Fail 14 Dec 2020 78,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in front wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern due to lense condition (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white only (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern due to lense condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine water leak front front of engine

Pass 7 Dec 2019 72,508 miles

Central exhaust heatshield loose

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 68,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 65,013 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 58,611 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 47,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,418 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,659 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,851 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,792 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 30,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,009 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,342 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,150 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 15,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VHW 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 YJ03 VHW, 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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YJ03 VHW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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