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BP03 XSR

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,145 mi
Last recorded87,145 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,145 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 87,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

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

E M light on indicating fault

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,209 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine m/light on indicating fault

rear exhaust corroded

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2013 76,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine m/light on indicating fault

f/o/s brake sensor wire insecure fouling d/shaft

rear exhaust corroded

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2012 65,700 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning lamp illuminated

n/s & o/s front upper strut top bearings slightly noisy / rough in operation

n/s rear tyre worn to legal limit ( 1.6 mm )

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,700 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning lamp illuminated

n/s & o/s front upper strut top bearings slightly noisy / rough in operation

n/s rear tyre worn to legal limit ( 1.6 mm )

Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,797 miles

exhaust rattling on body

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

o/s/f top mount noisey during lock to lock

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2011 55,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust rattling on body

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

o/s/f top mount noisey during lock to lock

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,927 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs rusty

rear sub-frame and suspension arms rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2010 51,926 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear sub-frame and suspension arms rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,097 miles

Surface rust on front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,461 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 24,380 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Slight play in steering wheel.

Topped cooling system up (engine temperature high).

Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,017 miles

Offside front ball joint and track rod end gaiters split.

Slight damage to offside front wing and bumper.

Very slight leak from nearside rack gaiter.

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 XSR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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