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BD03 YPP

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,077 mi
Last recorded161,077 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YPP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 161,077 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 160,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 147,780 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 147,751 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 140,010 miles

engine undershield not secure,advise attention.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 140,009 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

engine undershield not secure,advise attention.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 132,816 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 132,815 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 128,407 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 128,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf suspension top mount noisey

osf suspension top mount noisey

Pass 29 Jul 2011 119,317 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 108,370 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 108,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 96,613 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 96,613 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 85,769 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 75,300 miles

both front & rear discs appear in poor condition

both rear tyres have tread lift

emissions just passed test

slight flucuation on front brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2006 65,723 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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BD03 YPP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD03 YPP, 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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BD03 YPP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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