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BT03 VTE

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,549 mi
Last recorded99,549 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 99,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to rear discs

engine warning light on

Pass 19 Nov 2011 91,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 83,503 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 83,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 80,886 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 80,886 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pad anti rattle spring missing from nearside rear brake caliper

offside door mirror cracked not affecting rear view too much

Pass 2 Oct 2008 76,539 miles

air bag light on

corrosion on exhaust rear box

o/s/r tyre just legal

Fail 2 Oct 2008 76,539 miles

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

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

air bag light on

corrosion on exhaust rear box

o/s/r tyre just legal

Pass 19 Sep 2007 67,683 miles

wear rear brake pads

wear rear tyres

Pass 18 Aug 2006 54,508 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 VTE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

BT03 VTE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is BT03 VTE safe to buy?

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