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BU03 AHN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,607 mi
Last recorded212,607 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AHN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 212,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 208,530 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER JOINTS WORN , REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , EXHAUST WEAK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 19 Nov 2014 208,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER JOINTS WORN , REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , EXHAUST WEAK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 200,387 miles

OIL LEAK , SMELL OF DIESEL UNDER BONNET BUT NO LEAK FOUND , REAR EXHAUST HAS SMALL PIN HOLES IN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Dec 2012 193,639 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 193,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 186,685 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 176,542 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 175,258 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 158,236 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 158,236 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 131,978 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 105,959 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 105,959 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,768 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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BU03 AHN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BU03 AHN, 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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BU03 AHN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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