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BT03 VUK

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,685 mi
Last recorded54,685 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 VUK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,685 miles

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

Corrosion to Nearside outer sill

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspect slight seepage some where in the powersteering system, unable to pinpoint as there is oil everywhere

Fail 18 Aug 2012 54,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Corrosion to Nearside outer sill

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspect slight seepage some where in the powersteering system, unable to pinpoint as there is oil everywhere

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,333 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,481 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,959 miles

handbrake travel is in need of adjustment

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,182 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 31,781 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,667 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,267 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 VUK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

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

Is BT03 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 VUK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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