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BT03 SRU

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,919 mi
Last recorded104,919 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 SRU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,919 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 104,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 98,463 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 97,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 85,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear silencer rusty and support bracket in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2014 81,210 miles

clutch stiff in operation

Fail 10 Jul 2014 81,210 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

clutch stiff in operation

Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,143 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 67,832 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,868 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 55,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,687 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,303 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,661 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 41,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,118 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,516 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 SRU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SRU, 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 BT03 SRU registered?

BT03 SRU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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