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BG03 GXP

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,329 mi
Last recorded109,329 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GXP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2020 109,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 104,778 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 99,590 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 99,587 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 94,426 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,072 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2016 90,072 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 84,196 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre just above legal limit

Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,297 miles

n/s/rear tyre wall crac ked

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,114 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,318 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,972 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

steering wheel has slight play

Fail 4 Nov 2009 53,970 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,847 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,530 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 30,528 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 22,728 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 GXP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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