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YM03 RCZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,389 mi
Last recorded80,389 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,389 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 80,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,751 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 69,167 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,610 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 62,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,292 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,164 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,928 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 42,928 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,736 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,118 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,377 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 RCZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YM03 RCZ, 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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What year was YM03 RCZ registered?

YM03 RCZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is YM03 RCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM03 RCZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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