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BU03 XOT

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,667 mi
Last recorded54,667 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 54,667 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 54,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn "P" bush at rear of suspension arm (as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 49,045 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 May 2018 49,045 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 43,514 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 13 May 2017 43,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 17 May 2016 39,473 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGES

REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 3 May 2016 39,461 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGES

REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Mar 2015 34,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2015 34,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 31,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both headlamps in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 27,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front wiper in poor condition.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,511 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,502 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,547 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,807 miles

N/S/F tyre has a small dig in the side wall but nothing exposed

Fail 6 Mar 2008 16,429 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,793 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 8,076 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 XOT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XOT, 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 XOT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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