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YS03 SXT

2003 Rover 75

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,812 mi
Last recorded53,812 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 SXT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 53,812 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 53,804 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mins to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2014 53,579 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 49,928 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,407 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake pads approx half worn

Slight play to steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,210 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,903 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,534 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 18,534 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,654 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 12,654 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

front tyre walls stating to crack and wear on edges

osr tyre worn on outer edges

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 SXT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SXT, 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 YS03 SXT registered?

YS03 SXT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is YS03 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 SXT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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