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BP03 VUY

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,524 mi
Last recorded99,524 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 99,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded also jacking point non-existent (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play also dust cover no longer prevents ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light illuminated

engine oil leaks

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 94,512 miles

Brake warning light on dash board illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,863 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 90,812 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,279 miles

Centre exhaust pipe corroded and slight leak

Engine oil leak

Orange warning light on dash

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and slight leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 83,279 miles

Centre exhaust pipe corroded and slight leak

Engine oil leak

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

Orange warning light on dash

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and slight leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,544 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 78,541 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,517 miles

Long travel on hand brake

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine has oil leak

n/s and o/s rear brake pads worn

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,406 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light on

both front wiper blades starting to split at ends

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 1 Jul 2010 55,534 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light on

both front wiper blades starting to split at ends

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,574 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 32,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 27,351 miles

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

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 VUY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUY, 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 VUY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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