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YR03 HKF

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,601 mi
Last recorded133,601 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 HKF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 133,601 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 126,850 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 126,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 121,919 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,499 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 119,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 111,402 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 111,366 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 101,235 miles

parking brake 18%

Fail 23 Feb 2018 101,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

parking brake 18%

Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,462 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 85,430 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 77,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine cover fitted restricting inspection

rear brake disks corroded

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 26 Feb 2016 77,808 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine cover fitted restricting inspection

rear brake disks corroded

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,166 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 75,146 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,104 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,056 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 66,633 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 66,633 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,415 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 63,415 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,492 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 58,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,036 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 55,003 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 50,461 miles

new front 7 rear discs.

Fail 10 Feb 2009 50,449 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 41,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 41,078 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 30,533 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,533 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,299 miles

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

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 HKF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YR03 HKF, 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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YR03 HKF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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