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BJ03 DLZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,608 mi
Last recorded102,608 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 DLZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 102,608 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Jun 2014 81,882 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 75,889 miles

Coolant leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 75,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Coolant leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edge and 2mm

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 May 2012 69,627 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear parking brake squealing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,085 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 60,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2010 51,046 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,649 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 40,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 40,943 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,098 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,980 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 33,980 miles

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

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 DLZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DLZ, 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 DLZ registered?

BJ03 DLZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 DLZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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