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BU03 XSY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,339 mi
Last recorded53,339 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,666 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 47,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 47,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,586 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,454 miles

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

Note;- Slight creak via shocker front top bearing(s).

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,701 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,520 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 27,804 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,785 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 23,785 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,672 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Note;- Clutch pedal rubber slightly worn.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,184 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 9,434 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 6,163 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 XSY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

BU03 XSY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is BU03 XSY safe to buy?

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