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BP03 MPU

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,595 mi
Last recorded70,595 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 70,595 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 70,595 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 62,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,000 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 58,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 55,811 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 55,730 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,362 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 55,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 54,709 miles

All brake discs have slight surface corrosion.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 48,341 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,606 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,275 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 33,984 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 33,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,009 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,835 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 MPU 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 77.8%.

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

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