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BW03 WKF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,664 mi
Last recorded81,664 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 WKF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 81,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to n/s front

front number plate deteriorating

n/s parking brake weaker

o/s mirror glass could be better

Fail 5 Oct 2009 81,659 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to n/s front of vehicle

engine management warning lamp on

front number plate deteriorating

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 21 Nov 2008 77,748 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 77,748 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 63,608 miles

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

Oil leak

PAKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LONG TRAVEL

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light on

Fail 22 Nov 2007 63,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

PAKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LONG TRAVEL

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,943 miles

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

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 WKF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WKF, 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 WKF registered?

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

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