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BL03 EMX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,678 mi
Last recorded81,678 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EMX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 81,678 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 11 Sep 2018 81,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,779 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear diesel cooler damp

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2017 71,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear diesel cooler damp

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 56,530 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 56,530 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,337 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,613 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 46,389 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,793 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,472 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,974 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 30,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,563 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,887 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,859 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 17,048 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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BL03 EMX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BL03 EMX, 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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BL03 EMX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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