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BN03 NLT

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,442 mi
Last recorded78,442 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 NLT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 78,442 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 77,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 77,730 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 76,223 miles

HANDBRAKE ON MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

Fail 2 Sep 2024 76,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

HANDBRAKE ON MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

Pass 5 Aug 2023 73,850 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 72,188 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 72,150 miles

Brake performance not tested due to lower arms (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,217 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 69,217 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,300 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 67,300 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,740 miles

Offside Front brake sensor not fitted to brake pad

Fail 20 Apr 2018 60,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake sensor not fitted to brake pad

Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,029 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 57,018 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 52,919 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 49,398 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,767 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,062 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 40,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 36,888 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 33,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 30,333 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 30,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2008 24,312 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 24,312 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 18,102 miles

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

O/S/F fog lamp broken

Fail 14 May 2007 18,102 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/S/F fog lamp broken

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2006 12,617 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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BN03 NLT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN03 NLT, 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 BN03 NLT registered?

BN03 NLT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is BN03 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 NLT shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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