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BJ03 CKA

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,033 mi
Last recorded186,033 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CKA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 186,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 172,251 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 172,251 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 161,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 153,793 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 153,593 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Also n/s catch missing. (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Also insecure. (7.1.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

parking brake effort low at 14% but passes on lock

Pass 23 Aug 2016 146,304 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 146,115 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly stiff and sticking. (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front No plate deteriorating.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 137,520 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded at clip under floor pan marked yellow. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 137,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 128,923 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 118,553 miles

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

Slight play at steering rack inner joint o/s (drag link)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 118,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Slight play at steering rack inner joint o/s (drag link)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 111,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust vibrating when driven.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 104,898 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 98,629 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 93,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 93,101 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2008 79,752 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 61,936 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 54,000 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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BJ03 CKA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ03 CKA, 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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BJ03 CKA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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