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YK03 VMP

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,089 mi
Last recorded168,089 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 VMP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 168,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 161,926 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 160,463 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 160,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 309 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 136,930 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 136,930 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 119,671 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 102,957 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 93,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 77,674 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 68,835 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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YK03 VMP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK03 VMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK03 VMP registered?

YK03 VMP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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