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BU03 YDZ

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,825 mi
Last recorded96,825 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 YDZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 96,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 95,579 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,295 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 93,394 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 92,174 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,689 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,806 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 78,710 miles

signs of fuel round fuel tank

Fail 31 Mar 2015 78,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

signs of fuel round fuel tank

Pass 3 Apr 2014 73,975 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 73,973 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,644 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,241 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,715 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,712 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,417 miles

unable to see brake fluid level

Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,930 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,018 miles

nearside rear tyre 1mm on outer edge designed to wear out before wear bars

Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,243 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 18,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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BU03 YDZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BU03 YDZ, 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 BU03 YDZ registered?

BU03 YDZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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