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BX03 XYV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 999,999 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 999,999 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 21 May 2018 999,999 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 22 May 2017 73,442 miles

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 May 2017 73,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 May 2016 71,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 May 2016 71,451 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)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2015 70,546 miles

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)

nearside rear lower suspension arm has advanced corrosion

offside rear lower suspension arm has advanced corrosion

Fail 15 May 2015 70,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear lower suspension arm has advanced corrosion

offside rear lower suspension arm has advanced corrosion

Pass 20 May 2014 68,195 miles

coolant leak

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded in the centre

power steering seems noisey but working ok

Fail 15 May 2014 68,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

coolant leak

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded in the centre

Pass 21 May 2013 66,232 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil on underguard unable to verify where from

power steering noisey unable to verify if leaking due to unable to access needs investiagation

rear suspension corroded

Fail 15 May 2013 66,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil on underguard unable to verify where from

power steering noisey unable to verify if leaking due to unable to access needs investiagation

rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 64,846 miles

oil leak

rear suspension mountings amd components quite rusted in places

unable to get headlamp washers working

Fail 17 May 2012 64,846 miles

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

oil leak

rear suspension mountings amd components quite rusted in places

unable to get headlamp washers working

Pass 20 May 2011 62,987 miles

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

some dampness on o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 21 May 2010 59,167 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front pads getting low

o/s/r tyre staggering on inside edge

steering rack very slighty damp

Fail 21 May 2010 59,167 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front pads getting low

o/s/r tyre staggering on inside edge

steering rack very slighty damp

Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,556 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 57,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,608 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,157 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,174 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,262 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 27,260 miles

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

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

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 XYV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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