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BG03 HHJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,123 mi
Last recorded108,123 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 HHJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 108,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 101,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 101,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 96,555 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 91,899 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 87,851 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 83,624 miles

General loose rust on rear of the vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2019 79,893 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,678 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 73,678 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 67,332 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 61,166 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 55,290 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,033 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,932 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,320 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 17,455 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 17,455 miles

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

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 HHJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 HHJ registered?

BG03 HHJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BG03 HHJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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