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YS03 SZG

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,985 mi
Last recorded177,985 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 SZG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 177,985 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 177,985 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 145,297 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 145,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 132,442 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 132,442 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 122,675 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 122,675 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 115,975 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 105,713 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 92,215 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 78,705 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 62,583 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 SZG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YS03 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

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

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The MOT history for YS03 SZG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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