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YP03 XFJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,124 mi
Last recorded125,124 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 XFJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 125,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 27 May 2017 125,123 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 14 May 2015 118,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 17 Apr 2014 110,112 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

alt belt cracked

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,875 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 96,182 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 94,221 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 89,622 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 86,227 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 83,792 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 71,256 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,366 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 XFJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

YP03 XFJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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