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BG03 GXJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,116 mi
Last recorded154,116 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GXJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 154,116 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 154,109 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear section area.

N/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

N/S/R Sub-frame mounting bush/washer detriorated.

N/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

O/S/R Side light dim.

Park brake low effort.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 154,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both wishbones - rear inner as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded rear supporting washer corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre damaged outer side wall

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2015 146,464 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop link lower bushes deteriorated.

Front to rear metal brake pipes coroded in securing clips.

N/S/R Metal brake pipe coroded.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 145,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s rear light loose

Pass 30 May 2014 135,501 miles

Both headlight beam patterns poor.

N/S Side repeter pale.

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

N/S/R Wheel damaged.

O/S/R Wheel damaged/buckled.

Fail 21 May 2014 135,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlight beam patterns poor.

N/S Side repeter pale.

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

N/S/R Wheel damaged.

O/S/R Wheel damaged/buckled.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 127,665 miles

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 121,485 miles

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

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

nearside dipped beam poor image...both lower suspension arm lower ball joint rubbers gaiters poor condition..

Fail 16 Mar 2012 121,470 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

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

nearside dipped beam poor image...both lower suspension arm lower ball joint rubbers gaiters poor condition..

Pass 12 Apr 2011 112,769 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 101,404 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 101,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 82,829 miles

all four brake disc slighty corroded

small cut in nearside side wall front tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 69,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in inner steering rack ends

Pass 15 May 2007 53,067 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 53,067 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 33,032 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 GXJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GXJ, 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 GXJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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