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BX03 SYE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,473 mi
Last recorded173,473 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 SYE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 173,473 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 168,645 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 163,656 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 159,024 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 154,143 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 154,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 149,083 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 146,332 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 143,963 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2011 139,460 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 122,917 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 107,122 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 88,893 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2008 88,893 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 66,911 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,034 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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BX03 SYE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BX03 SYE, 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 BX03 SYE registered?

BX03 SYE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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