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BU03 XSD

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,689 mi
Last recorded81,689 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XSD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,689 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit and worn on inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread and wearing on shoulders

Fail 22 Mar 2016 81,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit and worn on inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread and wearing on shoulders

Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,986 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 78,986 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 76,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,065 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,019 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake high but still has reserve travel

Fail 19 Mar 2012 65,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake high but still has reserve travel

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,800 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,879 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,158 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 27,258 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 19,736 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,736 miles

nail in tyre

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 XSD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 XSD registered?

BU03 XSD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BU03 XSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 XSD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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