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BC03 UGN

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,947 mi
Last recorded115,947 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 115,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut and worn on outer edge of tread

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 109,592 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 109,592 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst on test (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,908 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 102,908 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,879 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 98,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 94,913 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,450 miles

Both front tyres have slight splits to tread / Both rear tyres are starting to mishape

Nearside front sidelight dim / Nearside front fog light not working

Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,980 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 83,980 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,605 miles

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

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

coolent leak from back of head/inlet manifold

cooling fan noisy

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 53,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,736 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated.

Slight dampness on power steering rack, keep check on.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,033 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,987 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 UGN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UGN, 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 UGN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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