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BU03 CJZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,733 mi
Last recorded87,733 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 CJZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,733 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 85,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 81,969 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 77,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,978 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 67,138 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,830 miles

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,473 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 59,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,396 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 56,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,837 miles

advised tracking check

Fail 1 Nov 2011 51,837 miles

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

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

advised tracking check

Pass 5 Nov 2010 45,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel close to excess

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,830 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,097 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,556 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 22,318 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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BU03 CJZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU03 CJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 CJZ registered?

BU03 CJZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BU03 CJZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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