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BJ03 DLY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

142,591 mi
Last recorded142,591 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 DLY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 142,591 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 142,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 140,589 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 138,688 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 138,300 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 136,776 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 134,980 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 128,635 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 121,931 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 115,485 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 108,199 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,638 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 98,333 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,574 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,906 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 88,197 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,700 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 82,960 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,171 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 58,205 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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BJ03 DLY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 BJ03 DLY, 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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What year was BJ03 DLY registered?

BJ03 DLY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is BJ03 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 DLY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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