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BC03 FMU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,724 mi
Last recorded94,724 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FMU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2021 94,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front to rear pipes too hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No dip image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe to hose corroded leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning lamp showing on dash

Excess travel on park brake

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer also in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlinght dip image poor

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear part of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 92,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mount/strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 86,339 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 83,529 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 83,526 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 78,651 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE:1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 78,651 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE:1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 69,709 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,709 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,261 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f suspension strut top bearing noisy and knocking slightly

spare tyre on legal limit

Fail 24 Apr 2014 65,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f suspension strut top bearing noisy and knocking slightly

spare tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,918 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 57,916 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre worn on edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,558 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 53,558 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2011 47,734 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 43,697 miles

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread depth

outer edge worn nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 39,168 miles

excess travel on park brake

Fail 21 May 2009 39,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

excess travel on park brake

nearside front tyre on 2/3 mm tread depth and edge worn

Pass 3 Jul 2008 34,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,456 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,430 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 FMU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BC03 FMU, 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 FMU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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