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BD03 OOE

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,217 mi
Last recorded178,217 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OOE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 178,217 miles

front brake pads low

n/s and o/s front bottom ball joints slight play and n/s ball joint cover slight damage

Pass 29 Feb 2016 163,567 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 147,762 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 147,762 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 123,693 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 123,692 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 109,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust section poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2012 109,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust section poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,082 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,241 miles

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Aug 2009 70,180 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,180 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,286 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 39,360 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,824 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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BD03 OOE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD03 OOE, 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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What year was BD03 OOE registered?

BD03 OOE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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