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BT03 VCV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,858 mi
Last recorded41,858 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 VCV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 41,858 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 41,855 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 41,855 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,831 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 39,702 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 34,934 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 34,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge in an area of secondary tread.

Offside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge in an area of secondary tread.

Offside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,396 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 21,396 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 9,948 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2008 8,366 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 7,538 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 6,692 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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BT03 VCV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT03 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

BT03 VCV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is BT03 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 VCV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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