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BP03 PZF

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,114 mi
Last recorded92,114 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 PZF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 92,114 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 77,415 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,445 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,598 miles

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

advise front to rear steel slightley corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,117 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING INBETWEEN TREAD SIDEWALL

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR REG PLATE SILIGHTLY DAMAGED DISTORTED.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 44,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING INBETWEEN TREAD SIDEWALL

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR REG PLATE SILIGHTLY DAMAGED DISTORTED.

TOP SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTS DRY.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,946 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)

n/s/rear tyre low on pressure

rear exhaust section slight blow very poor condition

rear reg plate poor condition

slight play in n/s/front track rod end

Fail 11 Mar 2013 41,909 miles

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

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)

n/s/rear tyre low on pressure

rear exhaust section slight blow very poor condition

rear reg plate poor condition

slight play in n/s/front track rod end

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,332 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 38,327 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,482 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 35,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,563 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,233 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,148 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,955 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 21,955 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BP03 PZF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BP03 PZF, 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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BP03 PZF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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