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BU03 XMK

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,279 mi
Last recorded68,279 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XMK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2025 68,279 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system chalked floor area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 67,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2024 67,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 66,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 66,177 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both underbody pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Gone cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Gone cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 61,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underfloor pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 56,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underbody pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded near flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 56,790 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underbody pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded near flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 55,779 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 55,778 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,553 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,527 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 38,572 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 35,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,226 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 28,562 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,194 miles

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

brake pipes have surface corrosion

offside front tyre has a cut in the side wall

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 17 Feb 2011 28,192 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake pipes have surface corrosion

offside front tyre has a cut in the side wall

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 22 Feb 2010 24,131 miles

Ends of brake flexis starting to rust

Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,843 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 18 Feb 2009 18,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,724 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,348 miles

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,984 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

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 XMK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

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

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