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BX03 YVB

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,968 mi
Last recorded69,968 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YVB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,968 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre splits on inside wall

o/s front tyre worn bald on outside edge & splits on inside wall

o/s n/s front to rear & n/s front brake pipe rusty

o/s n/s rear shock absorbers minor leaks

Fail 11 Apr 2015 69,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre splits on inside wall

o/s front tyre worn bald on outside edge & splits on inside wall

o/s n/s front to rear & n/s front brake pipe rusty

o/s n/s rear shock absorbers minor leaks

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,017 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,957 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 57,927 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,397 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 55,397 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,475 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,896 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,408 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,181 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,140 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 YVB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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