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BW03 XXS

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,338 mi
Last recorded82,338 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2015 82,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 79,615 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 75,806 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 75,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,868 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,429 miles

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

Front discs worn

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,270 miles

coolant leak - possible headgasket

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,224 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 48,224 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 421,373 miles

Hand brake pulls quite high.

Mist from pas rack.

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,489 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 XXS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW03 XXS registered?

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

Is BW03 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 XXS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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