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BD03 SNZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

175,995 mi
Last recorded175,995 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 175,995 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 168,850 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 164,911 miles

Front brake pipes rusty

Front tyres deteriorated and perishing

Rear Upper brake light disconected

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 162,587 miles

Offside Front steering rack boot clip deteriorated and weeping ps fluid

Rear Upper brake light disconected

Rear coil springs corrodded

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2021 162,557 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 162,136 miles

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 15 Jan 2019 154,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 146,769 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 146,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 140,084 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 140,023 miles

Central Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 130,117 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged close to exposing cords

Pass 10 Feb 2015 121,928 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 121,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 112,033 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2013 99,917 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

weep on power steering

Pass 22 Nov 2011 89,649 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 78,428 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 64,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,074 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,074 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 49,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 39,553 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 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)

Pass 9 May 2006 30,492 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 SNZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

Is BD03 SNZ safe to buy?

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