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YR03 YRJ

2003 Rover 75

Maroon Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,461 mi
Last recorded101,461 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 YRJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 101,461 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 101,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 95,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 94,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,423 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 90,960 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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YR03 YRJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Maroon with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ registered?

YR03 YRJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YR03 YRJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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