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BU03 XMB

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,065 mi
Last recorded124,065 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 124,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 119,231 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 110,520 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,198 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 96,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front disc slightly pitted

rear disc slightly pitted inner side

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,228 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,668 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,280 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,442 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,396 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 XMB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XMB, 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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What year was BU03 XMB registered?

BU03 XMB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is BU03 XMB safe to buy?

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