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ET03 BCX

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,688 mi
Last recorded152,688 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 BCX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 152,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 152,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 141,178 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 133,903 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 133,903 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,873 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 121,337 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 121,335 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 112,950 miles

185/65/15 tyres fitted to rear

195/65/15 tyres fitted to front

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2013 105,266 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 105,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 98,086 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 98,081 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 87,587 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 87,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 76,838 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 76,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,264 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 45,700 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 45,700 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 21,462 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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ET03 BCX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ET03 BCX, 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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ET03 BCX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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