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BW03 XXU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,249 mi
Last recorded70,249 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,249 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 70,215 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

EXHAUST RUSTING, OS AND NS FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS SLIGHT NOISE, ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND SLIGHTLY LIPPED, REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES, NS FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 57,428 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,650 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 44,816 miles

BONNET RELEASE CABLE IS ADRIFT AT THE PULL LEVER AND REQUIRES ATTENTION.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,816 miles

BONNET RELEASE CABLE IS ADRIFT AT THE PULL LEVER AND REQUIRES ATTENTION.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,234 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 34,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XXU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

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

Is BW03 XXU safe to buy?

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