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BW03 HPY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,585 mi
Last recorded85,585 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 HPY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 85,585 miles

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

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

steering rack ends worn/exhaust back box corroded/eml on

Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,366 miles

advise exhaust back box corroded advise engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise exhaust back box corroded advise rear exhaust heatshield insecure advise engine management light on

Pass 13 Apr 2013 77,989 miles

advise front and rear brake discs worn advise exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,526 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

steering rack damp at o/s

Fail 16 Apr 2012 75,526 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

n/s/r tyre has 3 x nails in

steering rack damp at o/s

Pass 3 May 2011 71,629 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 71,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 67,570 miles

advise power steering rack damp

Pass 18 May 2009 60,022 miles

Oil leak

advise power steering rack damp

Pass 7 Jun 2008 54,903 miles

advise steering rack damp advise exhaust centre pipe corroded and blowing slighty

Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,326 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,902 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 HPY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

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

Is BW03 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 HPY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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