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BU03 XMG

2003 Rover 75

Maroon Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

69,061 mi
Last recorded69,061 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XMG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 69,061 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 68,574 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,663 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 63,198 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 63,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,615 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 60,615 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,385 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 57,385 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,064 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 52,064 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,571 miles

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.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,808 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 45,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,194 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 41,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,187 miles

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 35,187 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,823 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,492 miles

handbrake slightly high

nearside rear jacking bump stop missing

Pass 29 Mar 2008 18,855 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 10,455 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 10,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 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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