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BW03 VME

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

219,394 mi
Last recorded219,394 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VME
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 219,394 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 215,002 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 209,817 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 203,039 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 197,513 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 180,786 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 153,913 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 153,913 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 126,910 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,759 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,383 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 72,383 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,662 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 43,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,504 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,375 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,896 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,405 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 18,768 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 VME is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VME, 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 VME registered?

BW03 VME is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is BW03 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 VME shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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