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BW03 FRV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

60,883 mi
Last recorded60,883 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 FRV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 60,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 58,585 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,461 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 56,457 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,299 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 54,287 miles

Fuel system component leaking from diesel cooler o/s rear (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jan 2015 49,333 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,333 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,446 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,180 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 35,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear tyres age cracking in side walls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2012 35,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front and rear tyres age cracking in side walls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,676 miles

osf/osr/ner tyres cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2011 32,676 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

osf/osr/ner tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,523 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 29,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,596 miles

slight play in steering coloumn,front brake pads wearing low

Fail 23 Jan 2009 26,596 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering coloumn,front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,110 miles

tread low on osf/osr tyres,play in steering rack/sterring coloum bush,engine smokey[blue]

Fail 30 Jan 2008 23,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tread low on osf/osr tyres,play in steering rack/sterring coloum bush,engine smokey[blue]

Pass 5 Jul 2006 16,774 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 16,774 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf/nsr tyres worn on edges,nail in nsf tyre,play in steering coloum

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 FRV 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 59.1%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

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

Is BW03 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 FRV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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