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BF03 TYC

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,759 mi
Last recorded151,759 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 TYC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 151,759 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 149,429 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated, multi guards fitted, brake pipes rusty, front tyres uneven wear, suspension componants rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2012 149,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated, multi guards fitted, brake pipes rusty, front tyres uneven wear, suspension componants rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2011 135,116 miles

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

n/s hand brake low effort, front number plate det., multi guards fitted, rear tyres uneven wear to inner edges at limit, n/s front shock oil leak, n/s number plate bulb dim

Pass 16 Mar 2010 117,107 miles

hand brake noise and imbalanced, washer effort low, multi guards fitted, brake pipes rusty, exhaust rusty, rear suspension comp. rusty, rear brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2009 101,932 miles

engine vibe at 2200, dash warn light on, h/brake noise, underguards, r brake noise, osr top mnt det, osf tyre worn, nsf wheel trim loose.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 101,636 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine vibe at 2200, dash warn light on, h/brake noise, underguards, r brake noise, osr top mnt det, osf tyre worn, nsf wheel trim loose.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,738 miles

handbrake imbalance, step guards,body marks,rear top shock mounts det`, rear discs pitted and noise, nsr minor bind, osf steering play, nsf wheel trim loose.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 60,558 miles

fog tell tale intermittant fault

Fail 30 Mar 2007 60,558 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

under guards fitted, drain tubes blocked,nsf wheel rattle osf door trim missing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,301 miles

rear brake noise minor play@ steering f pads 5mm rear pads look low

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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BF03 TYC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel 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 BF03 TYC, 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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BF03 TYC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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