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BX03 ZHV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,121 mi
Last recorded149,121 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 149,121 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 95,395 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,298 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2012 89,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 80,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 68,937 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,859 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 55,409 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 55,391 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,145 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 ZHV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BX03 ZHV, 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 BX03 ZHV registered?

BX03 ZHV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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