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BJ03 CZE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

222,333 mi
Last recorded222,333 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CZE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 222,333 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front child seat fitted

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 220,522 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 215,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc rusty

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

Offside Rear brake disc rusty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 215,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc rusty

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

Offside Rear brake disc rusty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 214,768 miles

Oil leak

no spare wheel

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres worn

Fail 7 Mar 2014 214,768 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

no spare wheel

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres worn

Fail 9 Mar 2013 211,924 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 211,924 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 207,439 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

both head light washers are inop

centre exhaust heat shield is loose

front anto roll bar link dust covers are slightly deteriorated

front indicator bulbs are slightly white in colour

rear silencer is rusty

screen damage

signs of coolant leak from bleed valve

there is a crease in the rear number plate

there is oil on the back of the engine

Fail 3 Feb 2012 207,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

both head light washers are inop

centre exhaust heat shield is loose

front anto roll bar link dust covers are slightly deteriorated

front indicator bulbs are slightly white in colour

handbrake has long travel

rear silencer is rusty

screen damage

signs of coolant leak from bleed valve

there is a crease in the rear number plate

there is oil on the back of the engine

Pass 4 Feb 2011 201,011 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at clips.

Rear pads getting low.

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 201,011 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at clips.

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

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

Rear pads getting low.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 180,778 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 180,778 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 discs slightly rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2008 141,665 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 129,228 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 99,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 99,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,188 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 CZE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ03 CZE, 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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What year was BJ03 CZE registered?

BJ03 CZE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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