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BP03 BVJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,657 mi
Last recorded60,657 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 BVJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,657 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 60,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,338 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 50,682 miles

Nearside front fog light inop

Parking brake travel high

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 1 Feb 2013 50,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front fog light inop

Parking brake travel high

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 15 Dec 2012 50,636 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 46,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,622 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,153 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,464 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 34,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 31,707 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,893 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges near limit

offside front brake pad sensor broken

slight play in top adjustable steering columb mounting

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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BP03 BVJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BP03 BVJ, 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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BP03 BVJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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