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BX03 YMD

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,630 mi
Last recorded159,630 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YMD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 159,630 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 144,527 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 129,627 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 116,263 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 102,708 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 100,385 miles

both front sidelights flickering

Pass 18 May 2007 87,308 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 87,308 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2006 67,122 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 67,122 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 62,568 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 62,568 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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 YMD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX03 YMD registered?

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

Is BX03 YMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 YMD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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