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BC03 DZM

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,588 mi
Last recorded91,588 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 DZM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under vehicle and all suspension units showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 86,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,800 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f - o/s/f - 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

General underbody and suspension component corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 81,790 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f - o/s/f - 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

General underbody and suspension component corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,646 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,015 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Metal brake pipes corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 74,013 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Metal brake pipes corroded.

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)

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,743 miles

Exhaust system corroded. Advise replacement.

Metal brake pipes corroded. Advise replacement.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight wear in front suspension bush on right hand front.

Tyres wearing slightly out of shape.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,424 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front number plate damaged but can be read from a distance.

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,251 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

The metal brake pipes on the front of the vehicle have surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,143 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Power steering and alternator drive belts starting to perish.

Right rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,040 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,527 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 26,182 miles

handbrake travel long

Fail 18 Oct 2006 26,182 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

handbrake travel long

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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BC03 DZM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC03 DZM, 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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BC03 DZM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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