MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,061 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside rear drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both front brake discs scored+worn/lipped
nearside rear tyre outer edge worn +deep cracks
Brake pipe excessively corroded offside centre metal brake pipe badly corroded (dangerous) (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box badly corroded/hole+blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside rear drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both front brake discs scored+worn/lipped
nearside rear tyre outer edge worn +deep cracks
Brake pipe slightly corroded (strong advice) centre metal brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (strong advice) offside front metal brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
front brake discs worn/scored+lipped
rear exhaust box corroded
under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear facing) bush split/worn (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear facing) bush broken/badly worn (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (strong advice) centre metal brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (strong advice) offside front metal brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
front brake discs worn/scored+lipped
rear exhaust box corroded
under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise on metal brake pipes underneath offside corrosion by supporting clips
coolant leak
engine covers / undertray fitted
rear fog lamp tell tale some missing pixels on dash
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise on underneath centre metal brake pipes corroding in support brackets unable to fully check condition
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise on underneath centre metal brake pipes corroding in support brackets unable to fully check condition
both headlamp lens very dull
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise nearside front tyre cut on side wall but no cord showing.
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside rearshock absorber top mounting rubber deterioating slightly
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise on slightly corroded centre other metal brake pipe
nearside front and offside front suspension arm rear facing bushes deteriorating no excess play
offside rear shock absorber top mounting rubber deterioating slightly
offside rear tyre nailed
slight smear from front wipers
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise on slightly corroded centre other metal brake pipe
nearside front and offside front suspension arm rear facing bushes deteriorating no excess play
offside rear shock absorber top mounting rubber deterioating slightly
offside rear tyre nailed
slight smear from front wipers
strong advise on rear exhaust box excessively deteriorated and hole forming
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake slightly high
nearside rear jacking bump stop missing
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
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BU03 XMG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Maroon with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 XMG, 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 XMG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 March 2003.
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