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BJ03 DXX

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,193 mi
Last recorded146,193 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 146,193 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 146,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 141,175 miles

both bottom ball joint rubbers split

chip in windscreen

n/s rear tyre on m inimum

Pass 16 Mar 2010 133,821 miles

front bottom ball joint rubbers split

Fail 15 Mar 2010 133,798 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bottom ball joint rubbers split

Pass 18 Mar 2009 123,299 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 123,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 102,442 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 102,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,484 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 81,484 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DXX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DXX, 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 DXX registered?

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

Is BJ03 DXX safe to buy?

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