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DH03 BVW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,839 mi
Last recorded133,839 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 BVW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 133,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting aim pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cut marks from a grinder next to arb link mount. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting aim pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 129,747 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting aim pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cut marks from a grinder next to arb link mount. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting aim pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 126,032 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 126,032 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 123,667 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 123,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 118,069 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 97,756 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

brake warning light on

centre exhaust joint has slight blow

Pass 29 Aug 2015 77,712 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 77,712 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,703 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 77,703 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,579 miles

n/s o/s brake back plates touching rectified

n/s/f tyre worn outer tread

underbody fitted with plastic trim

Fail 13 Mar 2013 63,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s o/s brake back plates touching rectified

n/s/f tyre worn outer tread

underbody fitted with plastic trim

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,232 miles

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

spare tyre 2mm rear pads 60%

Fail 17 Mar 2009 34,232 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

spare tyre 2mm rear pads 60%

Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,701 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 26,701 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 17,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 14,601 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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DH03 BVW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DH03 BVW, 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 DH03 BVW registered?

DH03 BVW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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