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BP03 XSM

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,255 mi
Last recorded103,255 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 XSM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 103,255 miles

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

tyres perishing front

Pass 20 Feb 2016 100,529 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 100,529 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 99,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight perishing on o/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2014 98,007 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

o/s/r tyre tread perishing

Fail 26 Feb 2014 98,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

o/s/r tyre tread perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2013 97,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint gaiter slightly split

rear brake pads wearing low

slight cuts to n/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2013 97,203 miles

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint gaiter slightly split

rear brake pads wearing low

slight cuts to n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,056 miles

n/s/f lower inner suspension bush rear starting to split

Fail 6 Mar 2012 94,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f lower inner suspension bush rear starting to split

Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,113 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 91,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,265 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 84,264 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,700 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,362 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 66,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 54,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,438 miles

Travel on handbrake lever

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 XSM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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