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BU03 XZE

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,448 mi
Last recorded122,448 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XZE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 122,448 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 122,448 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 116,181 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 116,181 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 100,686 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 87,488 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 87,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2013 73,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 57,582 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 57,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 45,887 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 35,539 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,313 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,268 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,940 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,161 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,658 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 XZE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

BU03 XZE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is BU03 XZE safe to buy?

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