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BD03 RZT

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,501 mi
Last recorded144,501 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 RZT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 144,501 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 144,080 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 143,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 141,021 miles

n/s parking brake effort low

exhaust system corroded / blowing slightly

front to rear o/s brake pipes corroded

n/s headlight image dull

o/s rear light unit lense damaged / cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2014 140,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust system corroded / blowing slightly

front to rear o/s brake pipes corroded

n/s headlight image dull

n/s parking brake effort low

o/s rear light unit lense damaged / cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2013 131,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 118,044 miles

brake warning light on

chip in windscreen

front number plate detiriating

jacking pad missing from o/s/r jacking point

Fail 9 Jul 2012 117,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake warning light on

chip in windscreen

front number plate detiriating

jacking pad missing from o/s/r jacking point

Pass 16 Jul 2011 102,938 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 102,938 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 76,923 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,373 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,743 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 38,887 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 RZT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RZT, 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 RZT registered?

BD03 RZT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is BD03 RZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 RZT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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