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BP03 XTA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,386 mi
Last recorded80,386 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 XTA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 80,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear b/disc surfaces rusted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,455 miles

srs light on

Fail 10 Sep 2012 77,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs light on

Fail 15 Jul 2011 69,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,011 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,431 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2007 30,867 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,520 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 XTA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

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

Is BP03 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 XTA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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