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LV03 BYA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,431 mi
Last recorded117,431 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 BYA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 117,431 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 117,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2012 111,501 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 111,500 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 107,500 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 98,171 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 95,231 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 79,763 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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LV03 BYA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LV03 BYA, 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

How do I check the history of LV03 BYA?

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What year was LV03 BYA registered?

LV03 BYA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is LV03 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 BYA shows 8 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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