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BX03 YLZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,969 mi
Last recorded103,969 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 103,969 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 103,957 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 93,232 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 93,232 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 88,514 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,514 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,059 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2011 81,059 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,658 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 59,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,347 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine lower cover loose

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes [inside retaining clips]

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Feb 2007 36,766 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,151 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 YLZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

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

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