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BD03 RZL

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

36,503 mi
Last recorded36,503 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 RZL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 36,503 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 36,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 31,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 31,345 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 26,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 20,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 17,728 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 15,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 12,488 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 12,488 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 5,909 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 5,909 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 5,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 3,890 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 3,868 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 3,868 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 3,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2015 3,820 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2014 3,805 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 3,790 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 3,774 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 3,758 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 3,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise , offside rear tyre side wall cracked .

Pass 14 Dec 2009 3,740 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 3,707 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 3,449 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 3,092 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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BD03 RZL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BD03 RZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 RZL registered?

BD03 RZL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 RZL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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