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BP03 XRN

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 99,999 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 80,780 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 73,731 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 72,459 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,635 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 67,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,054 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,500 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,212 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes splitting slightly

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion started in n/s/f brake pipe

handbrake lever surround insecure

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r brake pads wearing low + corrosion on discs

unable to check under bonnet properly due to covers

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,312 miles

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to split

corrosion started in n/s/f brake pipe

little reserve travel on handbrake

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,750 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to split

exhaust corroding esp back box

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,486 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm, lower on stepped edge of tread + 2 nails in tread [215/55/16w]

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm, lower on stepped edges of tread + started to crack

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Fail 22 Aug 2011 44,483 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm, lower on stepped edge of tread + 2 nails in tread [215/55/16w]

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm, lower on stepped edges of tread + started to crack

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres treads getting low

hanbrake lever long travel

nearside front tyre uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

nearside rear nail in tread

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,458 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,383 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,314 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,840 miles

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

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 XRN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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