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BC03 EBX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,804 mi
Last recorded106,804 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 106,804 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 105,004 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 102,846 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 100,774 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 98,672 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,026 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,282 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 92,789 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 90,883 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both headlight patterns poor

handbrake efficiency only just met requirements (16%)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 90,883 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

handbrake efficiency only just met requirements (16%)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,615 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake warning light on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,000 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,302 miles

Coolant leak

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

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on

Fail 20 Aug 2013 75,250 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,072 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,695 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 66,695 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 63,222 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,647 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,387 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 51,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,945 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 33,073 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 EBX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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