CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF53 RZJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,529 mi
Last recorded125,529 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RZJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 125,529 miles

rear brake pipe slightly corroded both

Pass 13 Oct 2015 120,884 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 8 Oct 2015 120,779 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Oct 2014 111,449 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 103,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 92,260 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 92,260 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 82,573 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,933 miles

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

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

number plates getting poor

Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

number plates getting poor

Fail 30 Sep 2009 62,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

number plates getting poor

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,896 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,266 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 41,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,272 miles

front brake pads at approx 4mm.

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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF53 RZJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BF53 RZJ, 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

How do I check the history of BF53 RZJ?

You can check the full history of BF53 RZJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF53 RZJ registered?

BF53 RZJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BF53 RZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 RZJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF53 RZJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF53 RZJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.