CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG52 YCB

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,755 mi
Last recorded129,755 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YCB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 129,755 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 124,485 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX BADLY CORRODED

N/S/F WIPER STARTING TO SMEAR

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 124,485 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking FUEL PUMP (7.2.3)

EXHAUST BACK BOX BADLY CORRODED

N/S/F WIPER STARTING TO SMEAR

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 118,875 miles

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

coolant hose insecure

rear silencer coroded

undertray insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2015 118,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

coolant hose insecure

rear discs heavily corroded inner faces

rear silencer coroded

undertray insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2014 114,442 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 111,278 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 105,803 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 3 Sep 2012 105,803 miles

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jul 2011 96,128 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 96,128 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front offside front nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,103 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 1 Jul 2010 86,103 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Jul 2009 75,076 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 64,182 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 64,182 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,993 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 52,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 40,261 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 40,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG52 YCB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BG52 YCB, 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

How do I check the history of BG52 YCB?

You can check the full history of BG52 YCB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG52 YCB registered?

BG52 YCB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is BG52 YCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 YCB shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG52 YCB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG52 YCB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.