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BJ03 CXT

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,899 mi
Last recorded71,899 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CXT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,899 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

washers need attension low pressure

Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,909 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,344 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 58,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,804 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,616 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 41,475 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 41,475 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front exhaust bracket loose

offside front windscreen washer flow poor

Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,593 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 35,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,913 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,218 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 15,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 CXT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

BJ03 CXT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is BJ03 CXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 CXT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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