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BP03 RHZ

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,460 mi
Last recorded102,460 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 RHZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 102,460 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,135 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 96,135 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

REAR TYRES BOLD ON EDGE (225/55/16)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 91,697 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,069 miles

o/s & n/s front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/f tyre shoulder wear

power steering resovoir damp

Fail 9 Jul 2012 85,069 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake lever high travel

n/s/f tyre puncture

o/s & n/s front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion

o/s & n/s front tyres shoulders wear

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

power steering resovoir damp

rear exhaust silencer rusty/slight leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,900 miles

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes minor splitting

n/s/r seat/belt not tested due to child seat fitted

o/s/r amber indicator fading

power steering pipes to resovoir damp

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2011 77,900 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes minor splitting

n/s/r seat/belt not tested due to child seat fitted

o/s/r amber indicator fading

power steering pipes to resovoir damp

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,104 miles

air bag light on

exhaust tail box rusty rusty and has a slight blow

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

pipes at power steering reseviour damp

slight play in steering column

Fail 19 Jul 2010 71,104 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light on

exhaust tail box rusty rusty and has a slight blow

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

pipes at power steering resevior

slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 64,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,593 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 58,593 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 55,141 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,295 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 RHZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RHZ, 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 RHZ registered?

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

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