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BK03 MLE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,338 mi
Last recorded165,338 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 MLE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 165,338 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2014 165,281 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 154,267 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 146,407 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 146,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both rear discs scored badly and lipped

Pass 12 Jan 2011 137,533 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 127,137 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 110,666 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 110,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 86,035 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 68,866 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 MLE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MLE, 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

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What year was BK03 MLE registered?

BK03 MLE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is BK03 MLE safe to buy?

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