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BP03 XUK

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,522 mi
Last recorded80,522 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 XUK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,522 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 80,502 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlight deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlight deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,859 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,695 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes have been painted

Fail 15 Jun 2015 71,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pipes have been painted

Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,407 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 65,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,010 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 60,006 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,814 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 53,810 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre/rear exhaust held up by wire

front discs lipped/corroded

rear discs lipped/corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 51,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre/rear exhaust held up by wire

front discs lipped/corroded

rear discs lipped/corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,528 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,871 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,792 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,888 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,610 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 XUK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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