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BX03 YVE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,890 mi
Last recorded104,890 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 104,890 miles

osr brake noisy when hand brake is applied

Fail 30 Jul 2014 104,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr brake noisy when hand brake is applied

Pass 30 Jul 2013 97,466 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,936 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 90,998 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 90,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,855 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 87,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 78,876 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre worn uneven bald on outer edges

near side rear tyre worn uneven close to limit

Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,294 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 65,294 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 50,534 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 34,927 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing uneven and very close to wear indicators

hand brake travel high

near side front brake disc showing slight destortion

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 YVE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol 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 YVE, 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 YVE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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