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BP03 XST

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,093 mi
Last recorded63,093 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 63,093 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 61,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 60,864 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 59,330 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 58,557 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 56,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 56,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes greased/with corrosion

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 18 Dec 2019 56,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes, front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 56,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 55,384 miles

both front to rear brake pipes at rear

Pass 3 Jan 2017 54,863 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 54,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 54,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour shows white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

brake pipes greased with slight corrosion

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 3 Nov 2015 54,377 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 52,492 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,538 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 47,944 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 47,944 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 43,499 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,522 miles

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

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

Nearside rear disc slightly pitted

Offsie front disc slightly pitted

Fail 20 Jun 2009 35,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 35,817 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 31,570 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,303 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 23,022 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 XST is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XST, 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 XST is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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