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BT03 VXG

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,348 mi
Last recorded123,348 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 VXG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 123,348 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 116,415 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 108,884 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 108,884 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 98,554 miles

noise on front suspension no play found

Fail 14 Jun 2012 98,554 miles

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

noise on front suspension no play found

Fail 14 Jun 2011 89,725 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 89,725 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,251 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,912 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,370 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 60,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,695 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,232 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 VXG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

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

Is BT03 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 VXG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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