MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 # (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush has slight play in a pin or bush
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 # (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush has slight play in a pin or bush
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil low
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
condition of exhaust
handbrake lever travel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
exhaust heat shield loose and exhaust box worn
steering tie rods slightly worn
all brake discs slightly corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU03 XSW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XSW, 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 XSW registered?
BU03 XSW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 March 2003.
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