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BW03 UUL

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,854 mi
Last recorded93,854 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 93,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,144 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axel mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 85,266 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 80,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2015 80,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2014 74,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slightly coroded

Pass 28 May 2013 67,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2012 60,734 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 60,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 54,002 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 54,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 44,303 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 44,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 38,954 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,306 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 19,671 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 19,671 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UUL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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