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BC03 DXW

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,569 mi
Last recorded130,569 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 DXW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 130,569 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2016 130,550 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 106,480 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,625 miles

both front tyres worn low edges

o/s lower arm bush worn

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,004 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,012 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,090 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust box in poor condition and possibly blowing slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2011 76,090 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust box in poor condition and possibly blowing slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre balding on edges

rear exhaust box rusty and blowing slightly

Pass 26 May 2009 62,113 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 52,051 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 41,663 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 31,587 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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BC03 DXW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BC03 DXW, 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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BC03 DXW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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