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BP03 ZBJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

60,662 mi
Last recorded60,662 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 60,662 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion underneath/ exhaust

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,655 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 60,601 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 60,601 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,590 miles

Exhaust corroded

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,560 miles

\exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 60,560 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

\exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,534 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 60,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 60,500 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 60,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,482 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 60,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,458 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 60,455 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 60,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,451 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 6 Aug 2012 60,451 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,449 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,412 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2010 60,412 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 55,423 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 47,961 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 47,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,618 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,729 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 ZBJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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