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BF03 MLE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

214,175 mi
Last recorded214,175 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MLE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2018 214,175 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel pipes fitted (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 199,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel pipes fitted. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 186,776 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 173,833 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 159,731 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 152,150 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 152,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 57,507 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 130,844 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

under cover loose

Fail 5 Jul 2011 130,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

under cover loose

Pass 16 Jul 2010 123,820 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 123,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 117,378 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 97,558 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 97,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 85,372 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 85,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear tyre wear uneven †

Fail 13 Mar 2006 67,889 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 67,889 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 MLE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MLE, 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 MLE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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