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BT03 VXL

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,510 mi
Last recorded107,510 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 107,510 miles

Condition of exhaust

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 107,510 miles

Condition of exhaust

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 104,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet release cable worn

n/s sill damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2014 104,782 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet release cable worn

n/s sill damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2013 99,128 miles

brake pedal rubbber worn

ferrules on rubber brake hose all rusty

n/s/f brake pipe rust

steering column slight play

travel when pulling hand brake on

Fail 22 Jul 2013 99,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubbber worn

n/s/f brake pipe rust

steering column slight play

travel when pulling hand brake on

Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage near side center sill

Fail 20 Jul 2012 91,449 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage near side center sill

Pass 4 Jul 2011 81,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 73,712 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front tyre as outer side wall damage

Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,895 miles

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

brake wear warning light starting on

Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,146 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,555 miles

wear in steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,738 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 VXL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold 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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

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

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