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BK03 BWP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,747 mi
Last recorded79,747 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 BWP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,747 miles

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brake pipes etc.

Signs of fluid around near side front steering rack boot.

Slight play in off side front lower suspension arm ball joint.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 79,747 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brake pipes etc.

Signs of fluid around near side front steering rack boot.

Slight play in off side front lower suspension arm ball joint.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,009 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,016 miles

Front brake pads look about 1/2 worn.

Slight blow from exhaust joint.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,767 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,423 miles

Exhausat joint rusty with slight blow.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 64,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak from inlet manifold area.

Exhausat joint rusty with slight blow.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,906 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 60,906 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 56,990 miles

Both front brake discs worn thin with lip around outer edges.

Small chips out of front windscreen.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,224 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,646 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,834 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,423 miles

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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BK03 BWP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BK03 BWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK03 BWP?

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What year was BK03 BWP registered?

BK03 BWP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BK03 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 BWP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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