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BG03 GUX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,522 mi
Last recorded203,522 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GUX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 203,522 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 202,526 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 200,239 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 199,154 miles

exhaust deteriating

Pass 23 Apr 2015 194,850 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 194,835 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 182,149 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 159,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 159,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 139,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 139,935 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 121,057 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 98,218 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 98,218 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 78,422 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 67,391 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,998 miles

front brake discs strting to pitt

offside rear inner wheel rim buckled & tyre starting to wear out of shape 205 55 16 v

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,354 miles

offside front wheel damaged on inside

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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BG03 GUX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold 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 BG03 GUX, 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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What year was BG03 GUX registered?

BG03 GUX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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