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BK03 HZJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,181 mi
Last recorded166,181 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 HZJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 166,181 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 166,177 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 156,046 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 156,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 141,626 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 141,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 119,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 109,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 102,267 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 102,267 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,520 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 87,933 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 81,543 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 81,543 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 74,141 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,489 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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BK03 HZJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel 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 BK03 HZJ, 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 BK03 HZJ registered?

BK03 HZJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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