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BP03 XTU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,382 mi
Last recorded136,382 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 136,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 136,336 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 129,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 122,998 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 122,904 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 109,401 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 101,204 miles

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

seat belt not checked due to child seat on n/s rear seat

Pass 16 Sep 2010 90,608 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 74,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 74,245 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,319 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,533 miles

Nearside 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 27 Sep 2006 29,140 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XTU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

Is BP03 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 XTU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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