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BF03 EOG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,134 mi
Last recorded121,134 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 EOG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 121,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 121,090 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 113,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,907 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 107,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,205 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 99,205 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 93,935 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,206 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 89,206 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 70,871 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 70,135 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 61,620 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 51,724 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 42,767 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,154 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,114 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 EOG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EOG, 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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BF03 EOG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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