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BP52 WBW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,311 mi
Last recorded109,311 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 WBW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 109,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 108,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 108,690 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 107,866 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 107,290 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 104,297 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 102,001 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 99,999 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,975 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,371 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,382 miles

osr 195/65/15 tyre edge wear

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,797 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 72,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,500 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,832 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake lever travel

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,258 miles

offside hand brake noisy

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,895 miles

o/s handbrake noisy

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,185 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2010 50,172 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,760 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2008 38,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,952 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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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BP52 WBW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BP52 WBW, 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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BP52 WBW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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