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BD03 RZS

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,009 mi
Last recorded174,009 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 RZS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 174,009 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 153,789 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 153,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 132,531 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 131,657 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 131,657 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 124,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 124,100 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 119,651 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 113,801 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 108,155 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 108,155 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 100,348 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 100,348 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 93,320 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 93,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2007 86,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has cut in inner side wall

Pass 5 Jun 2006 62,139 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 RZS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD03 RZS, 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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BD03 RZS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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