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BX03 YMZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,437 mi
Last recorded55,437 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YMZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 55,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2022 53,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 51,572 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 49,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 48,113 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear within mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,326 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,142 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 37,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,319 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 31,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 30,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2012 30,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 30,300 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,506 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,220 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 29,220 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,892 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 28,892 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres feathering on edges and n/s rear

front no plate slight water damage

Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,896 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 27,888 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,042 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 YMZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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