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BC03 FPJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,172 mi
Last recorded136,172 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 136,172 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 136,172 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2017 134,322 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 130,854 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 130,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 120,739 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 120,739 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 111,422 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 111,422 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 98,696 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 98,696 miles

Centre Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both main feed brake pipes rusty ar front mounting clip

Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,926 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,576 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 51,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,572 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,470 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 35,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,442 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 FPJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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