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BX03 ZDL

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,246 mi
Last recorded157,246 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 ZDL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 157,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements at 16%

Pass 27 Feb 2019 154,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met minimum effort at 16%

Pass 6 Mar 2018 150,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 142,652 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING ARM BALL END (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 2 Mar 2017 142,650 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING ARM BALL END (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Nearside Front Outer MUDFLAP INSECURE

Pass 22 Feb 2016 134,812 miles

Dampness around fuel cooler

O/S/R tyre perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal reservoir (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 134,812 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Dampness around fuel cooler

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal reservoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 127,096 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 127,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 118,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 108,478 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,454 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 98,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,235 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 78,450 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,450 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,664 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 58,523 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,523 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,194 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,028 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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BX03 ZDL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX03 ZDL, 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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BX03 ZDL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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