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BW03 XUE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,826 mi
Last recorded71,826 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,826 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 67,952 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 67,952 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,580 miles

front indicators faded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,782 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Feb 2013 61,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,760 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,751 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,917 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,434 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 32,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,859 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 32,836 miles

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,836 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,699 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 XUE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XUE, 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 XUE registered?

BW03 XUE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is BW03 XUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 XUE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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