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YP03 XHV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,172 mi
Last recorded101,172 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 XHV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 101,172 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 101,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 95,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,407 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,561 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,558 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

nearside mirror missing

Fail 16 Jul 2010 60,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

nearside mirror missing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,701 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 48,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,778 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 38,778 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 36,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,208 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,004 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 15,630 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 XHV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YP03 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

YP03 XHV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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