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YS03 VHB

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,437 mi
Last recorded129,437 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VHB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 129,437 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 129,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 129,437 miles

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front discs

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to fuel tank bracket

corrosion to metal brake pipe ferrals

corrosion to rear discs

corrosion to rear suspension components

damage to n/s headlamp

damage to n/s sill

engine cover fitted

n/s anti roll bar link gaitor split

Fail 14 May 2011 129,437 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion to front subframe

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front discs

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to fuel tank bracket

corrosion to metal brake pipe ferrals

corrosion to rear discs

corrosion to rear suspension components

damage to n/s headlamp

damage to n/s sill

engine cover fitted

n/s anti roll bar link gaitor split

Pass 11 Jan 2010 127,947 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heat sheilds insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2010 127,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heat sheilds insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2008 122,205 miles

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

offside rear view door mirror damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2008 122,205 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)

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

offside rear view door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2007 104,962 miles

noise on steering possible top mounting ?

Pass 26 May 2006 74,892 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 VHB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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