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BU03 XMW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

70,185 mi
Last recorded70,185 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,185 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 70,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,421 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlights have weak beam images

Fail 20 Mar 2015 68,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlights have weak beam images

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,307 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded through support clips

nearside front seat belt slow to re-tract

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bars

rear coil springs maybe incoplete,unable to see with wheels on

Fail 12 Mar 2014 65,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded through support clips

nearside front seat belt slow to re-tract

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bars

rear coil springs maybe incoplete,unable to see with wheels on

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

deep cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2013 61,665 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

deep cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,868 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 51,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres are worn on the outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,581 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Mar 2010 49,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,180 miles

both front brake discs have runout

n/sr tyre is badly worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Mar 2009 43,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre is badly worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,825 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 32,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,010 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 26,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

handbrake travel

nsf indicator lens damaged

rear number plate

Fail 24 Mar 2006 19,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,144 miles

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

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 XMW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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