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YT03 CBU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,709 mi
Last recorded120,709 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 CBU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 120,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 120,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 117,642 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 109,251 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 109,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 99,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 85,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 85,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 78,458 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 6 Dec 2011 78,458 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 13 Dec 2010 69,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2009 59,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

osr door unable to open from inside or outside

Fail 22 Dec 2009 59,910 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

osr door unable to open from inside or outside

Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,150 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 59,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,971 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 56,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,029 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 49,536 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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YT03 CBU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YT03 CBU, 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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YT03 CBU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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