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BF52 ZMZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,514 mi
Last recorded144,514 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZMZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 144,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 143,536 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower boots cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower boots cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing peel/dirt ingress advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 143,536 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower boots cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower boots cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 382 fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing peel/dirt ingress advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 143,143 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 143,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb blown 582 fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 139,591 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 139,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 133,358 miles

Indicator switch faulty when indicating right not staying in position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 133,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty when indicating right not staying in position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 128,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Top engine mount getting weak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 123,559 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 120,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 112,121 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing low on outer tread.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 104,021 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 29 Oct 2012 95,475 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 86,113 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall but not down to cord

Pass 25 Oct 2010 77,129 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 6,854 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,052 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 50,382 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,527 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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BF52 ZMZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BF52 ZMZ, 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 BF52 ZMZ registered?

BF52 ZMZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is BF52 ZMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 ZMZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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