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BF03 GKN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,089 mi
Last recorded124,089 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 GKN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 124,089 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 124,089 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses clouding slightly. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 120,673 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 120,670 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside rear inner sills (under car) corroded and holed near rear suspension arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 117,234 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 114,209 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 114,208 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended One rear seatbelt clasp faulty. (7.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside outer sills corroded and holed near suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 111,377 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 109,817 miles

Both front lower ball joint rubbers are deteriorating, with a small split.

Pass 7 Feb 2019 105,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,440 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 100,440 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills, near jacking point, corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 94,943 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 94,934 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,693 miles

rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2016 89,693 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2015 82,763 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,408 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,999 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,666 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,316 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,361 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,666 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,342 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,675 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,106 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 GKN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GKN, 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 GKN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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