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BU03 BGY

2003 Rover 75

Maroon Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,255 mi
Last recorded158,255 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 BGY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 158,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 158,255 miles

Fuel pipe leaking SUSPECT PIPE UNDER FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED UP YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED UP YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 155,408 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 155,407 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/F INNER TREAD HOLED (TYRE VIRTUALLY WORN OUT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R INNER BALD >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 149,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S END SECTION TO FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 149,377 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S END SECTION TO FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE BELT NOISE >>> ATENSION ADVISED

N/S/BRAKE FRICTION NOISE WHEN ROTATED

Pass 27 Apr 2018 143,138 miles

Both low beam headlamp beam images getting poor

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake slightly unbalanced

Rear anti roll bar "D" bushes worn

Rear exhaust casing breaking up

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Anti slip device missing on clutch pedal

Fail 27 Apr 2018 143,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side (8.2.3)

Both low beam headlamp beam images getting poor

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake slightly unbalanced

Rear anti roll bar "D" bushes worn

Rear exhaust casing breaking up

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Anti slip device missing on clutch pedal

Pass 15 May 2017 138,081 miles

CLUTCH HEAVY + POOR CLEARANCE

Fail 15 May 2017 138,081 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

CLUTCH HEAVY + POOR CLEARANCE

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F 1.7mm >>> NEW IS REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 132,510 miles

Slight corrosion starting on both side front brake pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2015 126,724 miles

Clutch pedal rubber pad missing

Rear screen wash not working

Fail 28 Apr 2015 126,724 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)

Offside 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)

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

Clutch pedal rubber pad missing

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

Rear screen wash not working

Pass 27 May 2014 120,575 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to baby seat fitted.

rear tyres cracked and perrished

baby seat not secure recommend checking fitment to secure seat!

Fail 27 May 2014 120,575 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to baby seat fitted.

rear tyres cracked and perrished

baby seat not secure recommend checking fitment to secure seat!

Pass 16 Apr 2013 113,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 104,745 miles

front brake discs have advanced wear

Pass 4 May 2011 94,974 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,446 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 84,656 miles

rear brakes noisey

Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,357 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,043 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,772 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,279 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 BGY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Maroon with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BGY, 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 BGY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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