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BW03 HKF

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,855 mi
Last recorded72,855 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 HKF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 72,855 miles

Both rear suspension arms show signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Some corrosion at rear of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,337 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroded

General corrosion at rear

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,543 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR SUB FRAME MOUNT (CHASSIS LEG) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR TO FRONT PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly PARKING BRAKE NEEDS AJUSTING (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED/CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 70,184 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,743 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,904 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,856 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,691 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,416 miles

Rear discs worn

Suggest check front pads

Fail 28 Jan 2013 48,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear discs worn

Suggest check front pads

Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,526 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,370 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,135 miles

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

c/v joint knocking on front

handbrake travel at lever

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,834 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 33,834 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,671 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,686 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,730 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 HKF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BW03 HKF, 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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BW03 HKF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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