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RN03 BCV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,983 mi
Last recorded115,983 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 BCV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 115,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 115,947 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,081 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 100,306 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 100,304 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST O.K. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 75,424 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 74,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,253 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 70,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,571 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 65,570 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,042 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 62,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,827 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 56,827 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,191 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,642 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,184 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,845 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,767 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,405 miles

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 15 Jun 2006 11,281 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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RN03 BCV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RN03 BCV, 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 RN03 BCV registered?

RN03 BCV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is RN03 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN03 BCV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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