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YR03 AEP

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,760 mi
Last recorded101,760 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 AEP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 101,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 95,788 miles

Chassis and body corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside rear shocker leaking

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2024 95,788 miles

Chassis and body corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside rear shocker leaking

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

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2023 92,946 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 92,946 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 88,664 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 88,662 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 84,922 miles

n/s parking brake low effort

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,337 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 80,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2019 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,118 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 62,115 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,458 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 52,247 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 52,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,461 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,063 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,172 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,864 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,768 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,957 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,187 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,169 miles

n/s rear tyre low on tread

Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,662 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 9,111 miles

front wipers poor

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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YR03 AEP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YR03 AEP, 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 YR03 AEP registered?

YR03 AEP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is YR03 AEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 AEP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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