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BW03 VKP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,175 mi
Last recorded128,175 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 128,175 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) as marked ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f/tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2025 127,168 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a few small stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f/tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2024 126,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Park brake weak and travel high on lever

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 125,534 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 125,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides due to lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dipped beam unit (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dipped beam unit (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 124,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage o/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 123,635 miles

Chip in windscreen

Offside front inner track rod has slight play

Fail 18 Jan 2021 123,631 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Offside front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2019 121,595 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jul 2019 121,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from power st pump ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 118,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 116,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 114,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 108,899 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 108,898 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 98,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,221 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 82,713 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 70,903 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,469 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,971 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat,seat belt not checked

Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,634 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,878 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,618 miles

cat convertor broken and rattles

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 VKP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VKP, 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 VKP registered?

BW03 VKP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is BW03 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 VKP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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