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BG03 GWC

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,491 mi
Last recorded204,491 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 204,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 204,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 198,666 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both side front lower wishbone rear bush's (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 198,666 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both out of focus (hazy) (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both side front lower wishbone rear bush's (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 191,384 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 191,349 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 187,825 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 187,821 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 187,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror missing

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

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

underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2014 173,195 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen damage to lower nearside of screen

Pass 24 Oct 2013 149,573 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 126,523 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 104,662 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 104,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,737 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 80,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,674 miles

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

parkbrake uneven application

Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,892 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,512 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 28,175 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 15,431 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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BG03 GWC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG03 GWC, 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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BG03 GWC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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