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BV03 CHL

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,185 mi
Last recorded176,185 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 CHL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 176,185 miles

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Fail 17 May 2017 176,185 miles

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

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Pass 24 May 2016 164,886 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

images poor lenses dull

Pass 21 Apr 2015 158,405 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2015 158,405 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2014 147,180 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 137,332 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 137,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 129,221 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 118,454 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 118,454 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 107,282 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 98,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2008 87,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 75,733 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 61,476 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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BV03 CHL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV03 CHL, 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 BV03 CHL registered?

BV03 CHL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BV03 CHL safe to buy?

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