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BW03 EAP

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,368 mi
Last recorded73,368 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 EAP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,368 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 73,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,738 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 68,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

advise nearside rear bottom side light not working

advise offside rear top side light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,825 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,158 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,728 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 54,717 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,315 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 49,256 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 42,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,158 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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BW03 EAP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BW03 EAP, 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 BW03 EAP registered?

BW03 EAP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BW03 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 EAP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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