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BF03 UBB

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,356 mi
Last recorded86,356 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 UBB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 86,356 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 78,870 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 78,870 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,871 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,768 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 60,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Mar 2014 60,847 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,358 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,739 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

water damage front number plate

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,166 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm 195/65r15v

hand brake high

nearside rear tyre nailed

Fail 22 Mar 2010 43,166 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2mm 195/65r15v

hand brake high

nearside rear tyre nailed

Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 38,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sidewall damage to nsf tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,266 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,779 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,997 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 UBB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UBB, 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 UBB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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