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BK03 DHJ

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,125 mi
Last recorded81,125 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 DHJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 81,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 81,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 79,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 79,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 76,755 miles

power steering noisy.

their is a noise when vehicle is on full left lock but I cant feel any excessive movement.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,801 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 75,801 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 68,299 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 68,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,337 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,314 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 58,314 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,236 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 48,509 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 40,583 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 35,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 35,507 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,396 miles

front exhaust pipe bracket cracked

front wiper blades slightly smearing

osf indicator going white

slight damage osf seat belt

Fail 22 Jul 2010 30,396 miles

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

front exhaust pipe bracket cracked

front wiper blades slightly smearing

osf indicator going white

slight damage osf seat belt

Pass 20 Jun 2009 28,078 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 24,776 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 20,945 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 DHJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BK03 DHJ, 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 BK03 DHJ registered?

BK03 DHJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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