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BW03 UTZ

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,381 mi
Last recorded104,381 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2015 104,381 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 90,533 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,680 miles

Front arm rear bushes seperating

several brake pipes rusting

Fail 8 Jan 2013 78,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front arm rear bushes seperating

several brake pipes rusting

Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,414 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)

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 65,719 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP

Fail 4 Jan 2011 65,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP

Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,544 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,185 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,285 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,517 miles

rear nearside handbrake effort low

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 UTZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW03 UTZ registered?

BW03 UTZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is BW03 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 UTZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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