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YK03 VWR

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,819 mi
Last recorded22,819 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 VWR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2014 22,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 22,819 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,846 miles

corriosion on the tail pipe joint goin into the backbox.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 20,846 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corriosion on the tail pipe joint goin into the backbox.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 19,210 miles

(2.3.3b)The power steering pump hose union securing bolt has a drop of fluid present,indicating that a seepage of fluid has been present,it not previously already had

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.0mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.53mm

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washer(s) have 50% which do not provide any liquid to clear the swept area in conjunction with the wiper blade

(8.2.3)The offside windscreen washer(s) have 50% which do not provide any liquid to clear zone A of the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper blade

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the presenter should have the repairs carried out as soon as reasonable possible.

such a repair,then the presenter should consider having the steering system looked at.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 17,123 miles

(1.1C.1c)The offside rear number plate lamp did not function as intended when the boot was in the open position,which may indicate either a electrical or bulb fault

(2.3.1b)The power steering system fluid pipe to pump union has slight fluid presence indicating that a seepage is or has been present

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement, indicating slight wear present

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measurement device did not register a signal from the vehicle,therefore a subjective measurement has been carried out using the vehicles tachometer

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Fail 4 Jan 2011 17,099 miles

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

(1.1C.1c)The offside rear number plate lamp did not function as intended when the boot was in the open position,which may indicate either a electrical or bulb fault

(2.3.1b)The power steering system fluid pipe to pump union has slight fluid presence indicating that a seepage is or has been present

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement, indicating slight wear present

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measurement device did not register a signal from the vehicle,therefore a subjective measurement has been carried out using the vehicles tachometer

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 16 Dec 2009 14,980 miles

(2.3.1b)The power steering pump has a slight seepage of fluid present

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear in the fulcrum

(3.1.6b)The parking brake lever working travel may soon require service adjustments

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance throughout their operating range are at 12%

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(8.2.3)The offside windscreen washers "one of two" provides no liquid to clear the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper blade

Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,302 miles

(2.3.1b)Possible seepage of fluid present from power steering pump flange nut/union,or may have been an overfill problem,recommend inspection

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming within the pivots

(3.1.6b)The parking brake lever indicates that service adjustment may soon be required

(6.3.3a)The front number plate does not display the name of the manufacturer who made it,which may be required for the next mot test

(6.3.3a)The rear number plate does not display the name of the manufacturer who made it,which may be required for the next mot test

(8.2.3)"One of two" one on each side windscreen washers do not provide any liquid to clear the swept area in conjunction with the wiper blades

(8.3.1a)Slight damage boarder line zone A less 05mm diameter within the windscreen swept area

Pass 7 Jan 2008 11,295 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 8,386 miles

Minor freeplay (movement) within the top steering column bushes present.

Presence of power steering fluid on the union to pressure switch assembly,indicating either residue after or repair becoming necessary.

The front brake imbalance is at the maximum permissible of 25%

The rear boot lid lock assembly possibly incorrectly adjusted.

The warning lamps for doors,boot and bonnet not following correct operating procedure.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 5,870 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 VWR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWR, 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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YK03 VWR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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