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BV03 XTL

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

244,884 mi
Last recorded244,884 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 XTL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 244,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 222,246 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 242,241 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 240,557 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 240,555 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 213,724 miles

both front macpherson strut top bearings slightly stiff in operation

Pass 1 Mar 2011 200,339 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 165,609 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 165,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 137,488 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 90,653 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)

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 XTL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XTL, 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 BV03 XTL registered?

BV03 XTL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is BV03 XTL safe to buy?

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