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BK03 HXZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,593 mi
Last recorded101,593 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 HXZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 101,593 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside fuel tank strap corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 100,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 100,613 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust strap corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 99,560 miles

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust strap corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,363 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 98,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 97,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 96,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,808 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 94,648 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 94,645 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,741 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 85,593 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 85,593 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 73,532 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 56,134 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 39,566 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,614 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,512 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 HXZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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