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BP03 XPX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,284 mi
Last recorded80,284 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 80,284 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2022 80,273 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2021 76,921 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 76,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Overheating during MOT test

Pass 17 Jun 2020 74,690 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 74,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 71,234 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 71,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,621 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Jun 2018 68,621 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,964 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,102 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,368 miles

Nsf tyre has a deep cut but not showing cords.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,100 miles

Nsf tyre has a deep cut in outer treads but not showing cords.

Osf and nsf coil springs noisey when turning lock to lock

Fail 18 Jun 2014 55,100 miles

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

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

Nsf tyre has a deep cut in outer treads but not showing cords.

Osf and nsf coil springs noisey when turning lock to lock

Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,887 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,737 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,840 miles

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

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

nsf wiper blade split slightly.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,044 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,731 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake near end off travel

Fail 17 Jun 2009 30,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake near end off travel

Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,465 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,081 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,889 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 XPX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

BP03 XPX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is BP03 XPX safe to buy?

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