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BP03 PZW

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,944 mi
Last recorded50,944 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 PZW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 50,944 miles

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 28 Aug 2025 50,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 3 Sep 2024 50,587 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 2 Sep 2024 50,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 3 Aug 2023 50,110 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 49,678 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 49,463 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front link bar incorrectly fitted.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (5.2.3 (j))

surface corrosion under body around the suspension and braking but not effecting overall performance.

Fail 16 Aug 2021 49,454 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back boc (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front link bar incorrectly fitted.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (5.2.3 (j))

surface corrosion under body around the suspension and braking but not effecting overall performance.

Fail 6 Aug 2021 49,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar drop link incorrectly fitted

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Two corrosion holes in back box section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Surface corrosion all over underside

Fail 4 Aug 2021 49,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

All brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar drop link incorrectly fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Two corrosion holes in back box section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Surface corrosion all over underside

Pass 12 Aug 2020 49,298 miles

all brake pipes greased. crack in n/s/r/ lamp

Pass 7 Aug 2019 49,182 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear lamp lens cracked

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 19 Jul 2018 48,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (indicated yellow crayon) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2018 48,878 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (no beam pattern) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (black) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (indicated yellow crayon) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (black) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 48,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,246 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Fail 19 Jul 2016 48,246 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,911 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 47,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cracking on the side wall (no cords)

under body corrision

Pass 9 Aug 2014 47,391 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 46,891 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,251 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 44,221 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,221 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,685 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,788 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 34,788 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,395 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 26,979 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 26,979 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,691 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 17,799 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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BP03 PZW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 PZW, 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 PZW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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