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MW52 BFO

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,586 mi
Last recorded139,586 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 BFO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 139,586 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2016 135,871 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015
Pass 10 Dec 2014 121,224 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 115,609 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 115,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 112,090 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 102,120 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 90,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 90,528 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 84,015 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 84,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 74,809 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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MW52 BFO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MW52 BFO, 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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MW52 BFO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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