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BJ03 CWA

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,703 mi
Last recorded189,703 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CWA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 189,703 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 176,725 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 167,422 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 167,422 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 162,483 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 162,483 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 153,557 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake pad sensor not fitted correctly

Fail 1 Jul 2013 153,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake pad sensor not fitted correctly

Pass 6 Jul 2012 143,135 miles

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

rear boot spare wheel compartment full of water

Fail 27 Jun 2012 142,719 miles

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

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

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

rear boot spare wheel compartment full of water

Pass 21 Jun 2011 128,356 miles

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

corrosion noted to ns and os main brake pipes at rear but access very limited due to fuel tank

osr tyre worn below legal limit on outer edge but stepped tread

Fail 15 Jun 2011 128,356 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion noted to ns and os main brake pipes at rear but access very limited due to fuel tank

osr tyre worn below legal limit on outer edge but stepped tread

Pass 29 Jun 2010 116,001 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 105,006 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 87,729 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 72,542 miles

srs light on,front number plate watermarkedand light scratching to front screen

Fail 5 Jul 2007 72,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

srs light on,front number plate watermarkedand light scratching to front screen

Pass 11 Jul 2006 61,383 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 61,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 CWA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 CWA, 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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What year was BJ03 CWA registered?

BJ03 CWA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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