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BF03 TZS

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,511 mi
Last recorded155,511 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 TZS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 155,511 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 155,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 149,739 miles

small leak on rear exhaust box

Fail 13 Jun 2022 149,739 miles

Rear Seat belt missing middleseat belt stalk (7.1.2 (a))

small leak on rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Jun 2021 137,205 miles

headlights have deteriated

noise from n/s/f suspension no fault found

Pass 19 Jun 2020 134,588 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 127,909 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 122,534 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 118,074 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 112,151 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2015 106,728 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 May 2015 106,728 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 101,047 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 95,388 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 89,501 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 80,951 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 72,362 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 61,712 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 61,712 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 47,466 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,187 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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BF03 TZS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF03 TZS, 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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BF03 TZS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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