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BT03 VXR

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,037 mi
Last recorded75,037 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2012 75,037 miles

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

bonnet catchings sticking slighty

both number plate slighty damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,037 miles

bonnet catchings sticking slighty

both number plate slighty damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,660 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

hand brake travel requires adjustment soon

rear number plate requires attention soon

Fail 14 Apr 2011 70,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front number plate starting to delaminate

hand brake travel requires adjustment soon

rear number plate requires attention soon

Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,658 miles

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

handbrake travel requires attention soon

Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,827 miles

back box outer casing slightly corroded

both front indicators slightly discoloured

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside number plate light dim

offside rear seat belt clasp starting to stick

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,756 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 95,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,793 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,182 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 VXR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver 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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

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

Is BT03 VXR safe to buy?

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