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BV03 BZM

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,514 mi
Last recorded128,514 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 BZM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 128,514 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 115,036 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 103,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 103,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,979 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,191 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,614 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 71,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,247 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Feb 2010 63,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 Feb 2009 55,289 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 55,289 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 46,449 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 38,175 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,547 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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BV03 BZM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV03 BZM, 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 BV03 BZM registered?

BV03 BZM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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