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YM03 HWS

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,679 mi
Last recorded88,679 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 HWS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,679 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 88,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 78,786 miles

n/s front ball joint gaiter split

o/s front ball joint gaiter split

Pass 27 May 2011 65,125 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 55,871 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 45,584 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 45,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 37,776 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 28,527 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,782 miles

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

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

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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YM03 HWS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM03 HWS, 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 YM03 HWS registered?

YM03 HWS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is YM03 HWS safe to buy?

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