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BW03 RXG

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,929 mi
Last recorded63,929 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 RXG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 63,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR LOWER (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,168 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,939 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,424 miles

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,253 miles

all four tyres are starting to perrish

Fail 2 Sep 2013 51,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres are starting to perrish

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,964 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 45,590 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs pitting

Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,289 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,522 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)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated in inner sidewall

Fail 9 Sep 2008 37,749 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,749 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,322 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 32,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,577 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 RXG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RXG, 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 RXG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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