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YS03 RVM

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,109 mi
Last recorded101,109 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 RVM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 101,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front to rear brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pad wear appears to be getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes.

corrosion in petrol tank support straps.

n/s/f wiper washer jet partly blocked.

n/s/r reverse light n/w.

surface rust in front & rear suspension areas.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,932 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 89,931 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 84,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

door plus bonnet warning lamp on dash showing fault

Fail 14 May 2013 84,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

door plus bonnet warning lamp on dash showing fault

Pass 12 May 2012 80,098 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall has a small cut

Fail 11 May 2012 80,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre outer wall has a small cut

Pass 16 May 2011 69,302 miles

nearside rear passenger seat has a child seat fitted

Pass 12 May 2010 58,338 miles

nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted - unable to fully test seat belt without tampering with or removing seat

Pass 11 May 2009 46,528 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 35,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2007 24,427 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 14,152 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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YS03 RVM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS03 RVM, 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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YS03 RVM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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