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BU03 BHA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,573 mi
Last recorded89,573 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 BHA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 89,573 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 89,213 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,877 miles

adv front pads worn

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,370 miles

Adjusted o/s headlight aim.

Crack to front reg plate.

Exhaust middle and rear brackets deteriorated, but still supported.

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak around head/rocker cover area.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 72,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Adjusted o/s headlight aim.

Crack to front reg plate.

Exhaust middle and rear brackets deteriorated, but still supported.

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak around head/rocker cover area.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 65,920 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 58,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

One n/s/f washer jet n/w.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,075 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,423 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 37,423 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 25,467 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 BHA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BHA, 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 BHA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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