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BT03 BZC

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,873 mi
Last recorded91,873 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 BZC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 91,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 85,636 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 85,629 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 82,905 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 73,219 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTTER EDGES ALSO WORN DOWN TO 3MM

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3MM

Pass 8 Jul 2008 65,083 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,396 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 39,728 miles

suspected front brake pads wearing 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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BT03 BZC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BT03 BZC, 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 BT03 BZC registered?

BT03 BZC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is BT03 BZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 BZC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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