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BW03 RVJ

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,563 mi
Last recorded62,563 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,563 miles

bonnet catch siezed

r metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2014 62,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet catch siezed

r metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2012 54,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,775 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,974 miles

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

rear n/plate not displaying BSU145D

Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,959 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,218 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 32,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,719 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 25,719 miles

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

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 RVJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red 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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

BW03 RVJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is BW03 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 RVJ 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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