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BX03 SVT

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,565 mi
Last recorded54,565 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 SVT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 54,565 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split at one end

Outer skin corroded on centre and rear exhaust silencers

Pass 12 Dec 2017 53,731 miles

Nearside wiper blade beginning to split at one end but still clearing swept zone.

Outer skin corroded on rear silencer

Pass 14 Dec 2016 52,050 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Centre section of exhaust slightly corroded

Engine under tray insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 49,784 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inboard face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer face (3.5.1i)

dent in nearside sill

exhaust system corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Dec 2015 49,784 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inboard face (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer face (3.5.1i)

dent in nearside sill

exhaust system corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,689 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer and exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 44,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to front section on nearside sill

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2013 44,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to front section on nearside sill

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 41,653 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,046 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 35,266 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight flat spot in tread, and worn close to wear limit markers

Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,764 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight damage to nearside sill

Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,436 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,596 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 11,242 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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BX03 SVT 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 86.7%.

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 BX03 SVT, 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 BX03 SVT registered?

BX03 SVT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is BX03 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 SVT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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