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YM03 OFK

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,836 mi
Last recorded107,836 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 OFK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 107,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to rear suspension arms

Fail 31 Mar 2023 107,829 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 94,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 94,116 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,925 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 87,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 81,841 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 81,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 79,779 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 79,779 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,881 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,089 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 67,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,940 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 62,937 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 58,328 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3 mm

Fail 28 Nov 2013 58,327 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3 mm

Fail 4 Dec 2012 54,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,076 miles

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 10 Nov 2011 48,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,227 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,781 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,887 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,706 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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YM03 OFK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFK, 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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YM03 OFK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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