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BT03 YBB

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

186,546 mi
Last recorded186,546 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 YBB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 186,546 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 186,542 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 173,988 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 173,922 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 159,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 159,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 146,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 146,058 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 133,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 133,090 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 117,928 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 117,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 97,930 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 81,115 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 81,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,158 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,551 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 YBB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YBB, 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 YBB registered?

BT03 YBB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is BT03 YBB safe to buy?

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