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BJ03 CDZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,509 mi
Last recorded100,509 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CDZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 100,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroding

rear exhaust section badly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 94,689 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroding - rear exhaust section badly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 94,689 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroding - rear exhaust section badly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,059 miles

Rear section of exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2018 86,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high no image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high no image (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through perished cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through perished cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear section of exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,715 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 77,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust bracket broken at front

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

nearside bonnet catch not locking

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,645 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,193 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 64,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated / minor leak / bracket broken , attention required

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 20 May 2013 54,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 52,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2011 48,869 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 48,869 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 45,705 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 45,705 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 42,253 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 38,474 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 33,789 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 31,119 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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BJ03 CDZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ03 CDZ, 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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BJ03 CDZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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