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BU03 CKX

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,085 mi
Last recorded125,085 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 CKX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 125,085 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2024 124,999 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, central area seatbelt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2022 123,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 119,160 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear lower mounting bush slightly worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 115,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020 115,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 113,754 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,194 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 104,772 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres worn no inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2016 100,897 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,158 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 93,637 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 85,497 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2012 80,279 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 80,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 70,452 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 70,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 67,825 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 64,094 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,763 miles

brake pedal rubber started to wear

Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,540 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 43,540 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CKX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CKX, 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 CKX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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