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BX03 YMC

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,146 mi
Last recorded93,146 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 93,023 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,042 miles

Engine management light does not cycle with ignition, tester can not prove it is supposed too.

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Surface corrosion appearing to rear suspension components, floor pan and inner sills

Fail 7 Jan 2019 89,042 miles

Engine management light does not cycle with ignition, tester can not prove it is supposed too.

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Surface corrosion appearing to rear suspension components, floor pan and inner sills

Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,667 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2018 84,664 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened With in 30cm of anti roll bar mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake pipe under wheel arch (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,685 miles

both n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroding

n/s/f link arm dust cover deteriorating

windscreen has sticker inside zone A but not affecting drivers view

Fail 12 Dec 2016 80,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroding

n/s/f link arm dust cover deteriorating

windscreen has sticker inside zone A but not affecting drivers view

Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,911 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 74,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel tank insecure support straps broken (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,039 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 69,039 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,196 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 65,196 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,206 miles

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

exhaust back box getting weak with rust

Fail 12 Nov 2012 60,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust back box getting weak with rust

Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,830 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,081 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,958 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,170 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressures low

Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,533 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 23,884 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 YMC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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