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BV03 LAA

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,273 mi
Last recorded70,273 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LAA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 68,330 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 68,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 65,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,434 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 63,434 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 60,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 57,557 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,557 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 54,379 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

engine management light stay on

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,379 miles

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

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

engine management light stay on

Fail 15 Sep 2008 61,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,721 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,704 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 38,934 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 LAA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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