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BU03 AOP

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

154,024 mi
Last recorded154,024 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AOP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 154,024 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 154,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 135,516 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 135,516 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 121,800 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 121,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,838 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2012 109,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2011 98,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 98,846 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 88,414 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 16 Mar 2010 88,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2009 77,871 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,871 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 67,149 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre bald on edge & low 2 mm 195 65 15 v

rear brakes noisey

Fail 10 Mar 2008 67,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

handbrake high

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre bald on edge & low 2 mm 195 65 15 v

rear brakes noisey

Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,847 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 55,847 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,567 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 AOP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BU03 AOP, 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 AOP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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