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BU03 YEC

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,987 mi
Last recorded102,987 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 102,987 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter damp

Fail 6 Feb 2013 102,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter damp

undertray insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2012 90,182 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,910 miles

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2010 79,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 69,420 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,148 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 46,356 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,356 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,607 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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BU03 YEC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YEC, 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 YEC registered?

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

Is BU03 YEC safe to buy?

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