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HF03 BWH

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,835 mi
Last recorded105,835 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 BWH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 105,835 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp beam image poor

Pass 2 Oct 2020 100,301 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 100,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 92,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,008 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner & outer edges

offside & nearside parking brake efforts do not increase/decrease at approx the same rate

Pass 3 Oct 2017 72,009 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 72,009 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' gps mount removed (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,591 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 59,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,271 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall but not reaching cords

Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,761 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 54,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,929 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 50,742 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front brake discs starting to corroed on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,138 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,894 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,091 miles

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

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

hand brake grip lose

slight hand brake travel

Fail 8 Apr 2008 32,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

hand brake grip lose

slight hand brake travel

Pass 7 Apr 2007 25,677 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 20,095 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,095 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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HF03 BWH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HF03 BWH, 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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HF03 BWH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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