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BW03 XWF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,053 mi
Last recorded50,053 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,053 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn/perished 195/65/15

signs of coolant leak

Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,050 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 10 Sep 2018 49,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2017 46,967 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,990 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES, REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,714 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 37,712 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,986 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 34,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,042 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,726 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,350 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,029 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,939 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 20,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,321 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 15,398 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 15,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XWF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

BW03 XWF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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