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BD52 NZW

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,378 mi
Last recorded145,378 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NZW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 145,378 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 131,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 117,464 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 113,482 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Advise oil leak from engine.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 104,336 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 104,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,727 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 95,725 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Upper 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brke warning light illuminated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,849 miles

near side fron jacking point pad missing

off side rear brake noisy on rooler brake test

windscreen washer weak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 90,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

near side fron jacking point pad missing

off side rear brake noisy on rooler brake test

windscreen washer weak

Pass 23 May 2012 84,273 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 84,273 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 76,456 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

expansion tank cap loose

offside & nearside front top suspension mounts bearing noise

rear tyres wearing outer edges (215/55r16)

Fail 25 May 2011 76,456 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

expansion tank cap loose

offside & nearside front top suspension mounts bearing noise

rear tyres wearing outer edges (215/55r16)

Pass 25 May 2010 66,976 miles

all tyres wearing inner & outer edges

Fail 25 May 2010 66,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 21 May 2009 59,638 miles

O/S washer jets require adjustment

rear brake pads 3mm

Pass 23 May 2008 48,967 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 48,967 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 37,790 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 28,855 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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BD52 NZW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BD52 NZW, 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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BD52 NZW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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