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BU03 KNV

2003 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,117 mi
Last recorded58,117 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 KNV
MakeRover
Model3500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,117 miles

eml on

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,814 miles

Engine management light on!

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,998 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,254 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 49,254 miles

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

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

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

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

small cut NSF tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,364 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,142 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,816 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 29,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,747 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 26,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 26,716 miles

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

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

205/45/zr 17

trims fitted to outersills unable to view

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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BU03 KNV is a 2003 Rover 3500 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 KNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 3500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU03 KNV registered?

BU03 KNV is a 2003 Rover 3500, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is BU03 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 KNV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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