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BP03 MFE

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,758 mi
Last recorded104,758 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 MFE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,758 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 104,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around stearing rack (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 101,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 101,211 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,176 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 96,176 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,065 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,180 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 82,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,500 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,751 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,946 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 34,946 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,428 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 34,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,791 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,144 miles

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

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

nsf tyre losing pressure

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 MFE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BP03 MFE, 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 MFE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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