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FR03 BNN

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,222 mi
Last recorded127,222 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 BNN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 127,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion various places

Fail 8 Oct 2021 127,222 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 125,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 125,011 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 120,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear silencer box deteriorating

Fail 18 Jan 2018 120,071 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear silencer box deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,405 miles

rear silencer box deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2017 114,405 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2015 107,326 miles

rear silencer box deteriorated

Fail 30 Dec 2015 107,326 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2014 104,369 miles

rear silencer box deteriorating

Fail 29 Dec 2014 104,369 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear silencer box deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2013 96,241 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s sill damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2013 96,240 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2012 82,878 miles

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

n/s sill damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2012 82,878 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s sill damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,746 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 74,746 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

offside front abs loom insecure & rubbing on inside of wheelrim

Pass 22 Oct 2010 70,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 70,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 70,646 miles

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

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

offside front sensor wire slightly worn

Pass 20 Oct 2009 65,810 miles

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

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

brake pipe leading to nearside front flex hose [BORDERLINE] with corrossion

brake pipes leading to offside and nearside rear flex hoses [BORDERLINE] with corrossion

Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 60,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,565 miles

HANDBRAKE SLIGHTLY GRABS AND NOISEY.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,622 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 46,461 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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FR03 BNN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FR03 BNN, 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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FR03 BNN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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