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BJ03 CKE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

209,275 mi
Last recorded209,275 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 209,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 204,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 203,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heat shield insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2014 197,960 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear section poor and rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2013 192,109 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 189,603 miles

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

offside front top mounting rough

Fail 20 Nov 2012 189,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front top mounting rough

Pass 14 Nov 2011 184,183 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 176,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front zeon headlight ajuster brokon

Pass 23 Nov 2010 176,116 miles

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

front zeon headlight ajuster brokon

Pass 26 Nov 2009 155,178 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 154,983 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 113,978 miles

ADVISE handbrake has very little reserve travel

Fail 19 May 2008 113,978 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISE handbrake has very little reserve travel

Pass 18 May 2007 85,101 miles

ADVISE free play on handbrake not much reserve travel.

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,330 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 56,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CKE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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