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BT03 VTJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,904 mi
Last recorded112,904 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2018 112,904 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,071 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,127 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,796 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,616 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,712 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,994 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,093 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,905 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 29,374 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 VTJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

BT03 VTJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is BT03 VTJ safe to buy?

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