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BD03 DJF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,287 mi
Last recorded59,287 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DJF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 59,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2022 59,286 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2021 57,073 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust fowling body

Fail 2 Jan 2021 57,037 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust fowling body

Pass 22 Jan 2020 55,142 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

center exhaust miss-aligned and hitting rear sub frame

Fail 20 Jan 2020 55,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

center exhaust miss-aligned and hitting rear sub frame

Pass 17 Jan 2019 53,499 miles

center exhaust heat shield loose

center exhaust mis-aligned and hitting rear sub frame

nearside front drop link boot damaged + slight play

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and cracked

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 16 Jan 2019 53,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

center exhaust heat shield loose

center exhaust mis-aligned and hitting rear sub frame

nearside front drop link boot damaged + slight play

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and cracked

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Oct 2018 53,136 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 52,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,308 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 47,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,880 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 42,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,615 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 37,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,007 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 31,645 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,242 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,554 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 28,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,009 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 27,009 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,073 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,834 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 17,806 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsr osr tyres starting to crack and perish

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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BD03 DJF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BD03 DJF, 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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BD03 DJF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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