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BW03 WHC

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,971 mi
Last recorded60,971 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 WHC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2011 60,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracking/perrishing in tread on n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres

o/s/r tyre wearing low in places

Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracking/perrishing in tread on n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres

o/s/r tyre wearing low in places

Pass 7 May 2010 60,965 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

exhaust rear silencer outer skin holed and corroded

nearside front tyre and both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,175 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracked and perished-no visable cords

Fail 7 Apr 2009 59,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracked and perished-no visable cords

Pass 21 Jun 2006 47,095 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 WHC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

BW03 WHC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is BW03 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 WHC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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