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BT03 CXD

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,470 mi
Last recorded130,470 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 CXD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 130,470 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 130,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 129,214 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak around header tank area ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component o/s/f and n/s/f rack gaiters slightly damp (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f . n/s/f and n/s/r tyres are close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 129,214 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak around header tank area ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component o/s/f and n/s/f rack gaiters slightly damp (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f . n/s/f and n/s/r tyres are close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 127,284 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear tyres 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED AWAY

Fail 4 Nov 2016 127,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear tyres 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED AWAY

Pass 21 Oct 2015 123,939 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 123,932 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 121,192 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 121,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 116,529 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 116,525 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 112,007 miles

air bag light on dash

Fail 24 Oct 2012 112,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 105,447 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 105,447 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 84,782 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,794 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 72,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,600 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,534 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,595 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 40,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,903 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,453 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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BT03 CXD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT03 CXD, 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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BT03 CXD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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