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BT03 VDM

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

165,571 mi
Last recorded165,571 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 VDM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 165,571 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear general Undersurface corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2024 164,061 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 162,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 160,398 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 158,125 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 156,079 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 152,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 152,020 miles

2 x front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Jun 2017 150,696 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 148,292 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 146,628 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 144,828 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 143,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 141,228 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 141,228 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2011 138,518 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2011 138,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 129,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 May 2009 110,365 miles

bottom of door slightly corroded

front number slightly damaged

front top shock mounts slightly detriorated

Pass 23 May 2008 91,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering has very slight play detected at o/s front road wheel

Pass 25 May 2007 76,019 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 52,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VDM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VDM, 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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BT03 VDM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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