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BP03 MFF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,755 mi
Last recorded143,755 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 MFF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 143,755 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 136,405 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 136,405 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 126,581 miles

some underbody corrosion at rear due to age

Fail 27 Jul 2017 126,581 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

some underbody corrosion at rear due to age

Pass 27 Jul 2016 115,389 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 115,389 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 102,652 miles

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

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

front tyres scuffed on outer edges

Pass 2 Jul 2014 93,815 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 93,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,128 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,161 miles

srs lighty on. rear tyres scuffing on outer edges

Fail 24 Aug 2011 60,613 miles

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

front n/s/ tyre scrubbed on outer edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,613 miles

front n/s/ tyre scrubbed on outer edge.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,778 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 49,234 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,722 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 30,384 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 23,306 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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BP03 MFF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MFF, 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 BP03 MFF registered?

BP03 MFF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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