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BJ03 CVY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,070 mi
Last recorded195,070 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 195,070 miles

Exhaust flexi weak

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 195,070 miles

Exhaust flexi weak

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 182,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 170,001 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front strut top bearing dry

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 170,001 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front strut top bearing dry

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 154,742 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2013 154,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2012 139,393 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 24 May 2011 125,443 miles

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

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

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

unable to check rear seats/belts fully

Pass 1 Jun 2010 110,059 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 95,794 miles

airbag light on

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

unable to check rear seat belts fully

Fail 27 May 2009 95,794 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

unable to check rear seat belts fully

Pass 30 May 2008 78,587 miles

airbag light on

Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,667 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,611 miles

long travel on handbrake lever recommend attention

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit recommend urgent replacement

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 CVY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ03 CVY, 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 CVY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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