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AF04 BNV

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,118 mi
Last recorded53,118 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 BNV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 53,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Seats check could not be performed due to luggage

Fail 20 Jul 2018 53,118 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Seats check could not be performed due to luggage

Pass 7 Jan 2017 51,085 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,979 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 46,310 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,462 miles

HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT POOR

Fail 3 Jan 2013 44,430 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT POOR

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,787 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,609 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 35,425 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,270 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Jan 2009 31,270 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,387 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clonking from pedal box when brake pedal depressed

steering rack damp nearside

Fail 14 Jan 2008 26,387 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clonking from pedal box when brake pedal depressed

steering rack damp nearside

Pass 19 Jan 2007 18,742 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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AF04 BNV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AF04 BNV, 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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AF04 BNV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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