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YP03 XEV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

138,294 mi
Last recorded138,294 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 XEV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 138,294 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

both sills rusty

front and rear subframe corroded

suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 133,513 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear section of exhaust back box outer skin is peeling heavily corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underside of vehicle around rear suspension and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 133,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Back box section of exhaust corroded outer skin peeling off

Front Subframe corroded

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded around suspension components

Pass 26 Oct 2022 130,580 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside and offside front tyres 11 years old

Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,835 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 128,835 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 118,682 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 115,669 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,485 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,157 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,219 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 70,664 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 70,664 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre low and perished

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,754 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,570 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 50,048 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 47,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2008 40,743 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 36,343 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,033 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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YP03 XEV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YP03 XEV, 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 YP03 XEV registered?

YP03 XEV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YP03 XEV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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