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YP03 XFX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,780 mi
Last recorded74,780 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 XFX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,780 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 73,759 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 73,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight movement in steering wheel

Pass 4 Mar 2021 72,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight movement in steering wheel

Fail 25 Feb 2021 72,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight movement in steering wheel

Pass 6 Mar 2020 72,271 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 71,078 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 71,078 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,879 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 68,508 miles

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

advise exhaust back box corroding

Fail 15 May 2017 68,508 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 66,686 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 66,686 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 63,693 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,821 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2013 58,236 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,592 miles

advise both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,852 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,940 miles

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)

advise o\s\f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2009 38,649 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 May 2009 38,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,277 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 25,569 miles

advise drivers door mirror slightly loose

Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,585 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 XFX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP03 XFX registered?

YP03 XFX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is YP03 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 XFX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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