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BX03 YXD

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,559 mi
Last recorded160,559 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 YXD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 160,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some componants

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

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

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

Under Vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some componants

Fail 19 Feb 2016 160,559 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some componants

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

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

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

Under Vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some componants

Pass 3 Mar 2015 147,732 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2015 147,732 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2014 131,241 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 131,241 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 117,536 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 111,943 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2011 100,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 5 Mar 2011 100,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Feb 2010 81,788 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 69,257 miles

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

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

advise signs of coolant leak n/s/f and leaking onto gearbox also same area top hose with bleed valve rubbing through on metal bracket

Fail 5 Feb 2009 69,257 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

advise signs of coolant leak n/s/f and leaking onto gearbox also same area top hose with bleed valve rubbing through on metal bracket

Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,032 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,875 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,187 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 YXD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YXD, 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 YXD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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