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BW03 DZE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,312 mi
Last recorded71,312 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 DZE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2015 71,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cooling system under a lot of pressure

n/s/f tyre worn near limit

o/s/f tyre becoming worn and has nail in tread

o/s/r tyre becoming badly cracked and perished

Fail 4 Jul 2014 66,838 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

minor leak from exhaust cat-centre joint

n/s/f tyre becoming worn (3mm)

o/s/r tyre becoming perished

signs of n/s/f shock absorber leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,838 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

minor leak from exhaust cat-centre joint

n/s/f tyre becoming worn (3mm)

o/s/r tyre becoming perished

signs of n/s/f shock absorber leaking

Fail 17 Jun 2013 62,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear radius arm bushes starting to become deteriorated

centre exhaust system becoming loose at joining sleeve

handbrake lever has high travel

nearside front tyre becoming worn

offside rear tyre becoming deteriorated

rear exhaust system becoming corroded/deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear radius arm bushes starting to become deteriorated

centre exhaust system becoming loose at joining sleeve

handbrake lever has high travel

nearside front tyre becoming worn

offside rear tyre becoming deteriorated

rear exhaust system becoming corroded/deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

exhaust loose at joint to center section

various suspension componants becoming corroded

wipers becoming worn

Fail 20 Jun 2012 58,283 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

exhaust loose at joint to center section

various suspension componants becoming corroded

wipers becoming worn

Fail 20 Jun 2011 53,577 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,577 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 47,645 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,857 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 35,877 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,747 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 26,797 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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BW03 DZE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BW03 DZE, 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 BW03 DZE registered?

BW03 DZE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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