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YM03 RDX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

81,487 mi
Last recorded81,487 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 RDX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 81,487 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2024 81,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 80,009 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 80,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 79,986 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,603 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 78,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated//nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,941 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 75,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 73,744 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 70,383 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust b/box deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2018 70,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust b/box deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60%worn (3.5.1g)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,161 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

brake pad light on

coolant leak

exhaust rear corroded

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2016 53,573 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 51,231 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,788 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,464 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,841 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 40,174 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,779 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 38,779 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,827 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,639 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 33,638 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,165 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,961 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 RDX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RDX, 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 RDX registered?

YM03 RDX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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