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BF03 EOB

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,123 mi
Last recorded71,123 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 EOB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,123 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 69,867 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 68,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 66,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 64,896 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 63,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,723 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,924 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,232 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,079 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,030 miles

osf wishbone bush starting to split

Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,922 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,222 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS LIGHT RUSTING

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,850 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 38,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,350 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,777 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 30,777 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,207 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 24,207 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 18,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,881 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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BF03 EOB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BF03 EOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 EOB registered?

BF03 EOB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is BF03 EOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 EOB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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