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BJ03 VMD

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

49,403 mi
Last recorded49,403 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VMD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 49,403 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 49,402 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 49,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases new exhaust leaking on a center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on the brake flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on the brake flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from the front of the car to the rear of the car are corroded, corrosion where the pipes mount to the body (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 49,324 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

head light output poor / beam pattern

Pass 12 Aug 2021 49,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 49,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing seized and twisting suspension coil spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 49,153 miles

Front washer pump failing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 49,153 miles

Front washer pump failing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 48,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no headlight beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no headlight beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake service /adjust

Pass 27 Jul 2017 48,790 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 48,790 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,438 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,542 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 47,538 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f suspention top mount slightly rough

Fail 19 Jul 2013 46,541 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f suspention top mount slightly rough

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,010 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,317 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,971 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,747 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,774 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,820 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 29,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VMD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 VMD, 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 VMD registered?

BJ03 VMD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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