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AD03 NZJ

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,292 mi
Last recorded132,292 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 NZJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 132,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 131,611 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 131,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 130,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 128,945 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 128,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 125,979 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 125,979 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 122,506 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 122,457 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 113,402 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,064 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 105,666 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 105,666 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 98,940 miles

offside front strut top bearing slightly rough

Fail 18 Jun 2012 89,272 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,272 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,657 miles

hand brake effort a little low

off side front strut top bearing stiff

Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,907 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,354 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 51,286 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,732 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 41,732 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,701 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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AD03 NZJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AD03 NZJ, 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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AD03 NZJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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