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YR03 YRC

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,521 mi
Last recorded71,521 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 YRC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,521 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,098 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 48,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release pull damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2014 48,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release pull damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2013 43,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,092 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 39,674 miles

Brake warning light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake caliper spring clip missing

Rear exhaust silencer twisted and sitting close to boot floor

Fail 16 May 2011 36,145 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 36,145 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 32,780 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 32,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,259 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 17,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 10,745 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 10,745 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 YRC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green 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 YR03 YRC, 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 YR03 YRC registered?

YR03 YRC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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