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BX03 XYU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,346 mi
Last recorded109,346 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 XYU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 109,346 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 109,346 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 104,152 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 90,057 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 89,904 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush pos clonk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear pos clonk (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box & strap corroded

engine oil slightly low

Fail 1 Mar 2017 81,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush pos clonk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear pos clonk (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box & strap corroded

engine oil slightly low

Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,500 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,085 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,695 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,300 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 38,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,923 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,072 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,746 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,219 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 16,569 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 XYU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYU, 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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BX03 XYU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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