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BX03 YKJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,744 mi
Last recorded131,744 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YKJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 131,744 miles

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 17 Mar 2017 108,907 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 108,907 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,923 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,991 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,991 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear lamp slight damage

Fail 24 Mar 2014 82,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear lamp slight damage

Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,059 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 72,599 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,502 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 64,500 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,482 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 62,690 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,153 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,541 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 51,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,925 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,374 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 999,999 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 YKJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

BX03 YKJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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