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BF03 EWV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

212,728 mi
Last recorded212,728 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 212,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 209,500 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 209,499 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 204,537 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 204,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 199,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 195,056 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 190,805 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 187,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 184,798 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 175,379 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 166,075 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 155,120 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 155,120 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 145,866 miles

Air bag light on dash during test

Fail 8 Mar 2010 145,789 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Air bag light on dash during test

Vehicle has excessive handbrake travel but not against stops

Pass 9 Mar 2009 136,833 miles

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

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 9 Mar 2009 136,833 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)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 127,810 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 127,810 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 118,604 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 118,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 109,777 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 106,545 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 106,545 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EWV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BF03 EWV, 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 EWV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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