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BT52 VML

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,449 mi
Last recorded91,449 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 VML
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake lines greased

Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,012 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,818 miles

FRONT PADS WORN LOW

NSF TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,121 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,832 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,914 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,940 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 24,449 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 24,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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BT52 VML is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel 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 BT52 VML, 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 BT52 VML registered?

BT52 VML is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is BT52 VML safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 VML 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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