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AV03 BZB

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,176 mi
Last recorded118,176 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BZB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 118,176 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 118,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 106,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 106,870 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 99,221 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 5 Sep 2011 86,392 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 76,827 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 76,827 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 67,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

near side rear parking brake has low reading advise have checked

Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,891 miles

near side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

near side rear parking brake has low reading advise have checked

Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,177 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,162 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,185 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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AV03 BZB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV03 BZB, 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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AV03 BZB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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