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BP03 XSG

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,370 mi
Last recorded101,370 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 XSG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 101,370 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Front and rear brake discs worn and have heavey corrosion

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 101,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion to exhaust system

Front and rear brake discs worn and have heavey corrosion

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 101,363 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 97,740 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,890 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 64,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,952 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Oct 2009 87,476 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 87,476 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 72,943 miles

rear ex box rusted

Pass 11 Jul 2007 61,511 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 61,511 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 49,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

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 XSG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XSG, 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 XSG registered?

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

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