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BV03 WEF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,643 mi
Last recorded121,643 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 WEF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 121,643 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT AFFECTING THE INTEGRITY OF THE EXHAUST

Fail 15 Feb 2018 121,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT AFFECTING THE INTEGRITY OF THE EXHAUST

Pass 16 Feb 2017 111,231 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 111,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 106,634 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 106,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 106,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.4.A.2e)

travel on handbrake

Fail 8 Apr 2014 99,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 99,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 95,006 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriating

Pass 28 Feb 2012 90,556 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SCRUBBING ON OUTER TREAD AREA.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 84,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 84,621 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 77,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 77,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 75,160 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 19 Feb 2008 67,136 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 67,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 54,541 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,541 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 43,087 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 43,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 WEF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 WEF, 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 WEF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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