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BU03 XLM

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,860 mi
Last recorded84,860 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XLM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 84,787 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,329 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 87,718 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 85,434 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 85,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,976 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,102 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,688 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,897 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,019 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,430 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,053 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 45,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,108 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,843 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,757 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 16,757 miles

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

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 XLM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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