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BX03 ZJJ

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,911 mi
Last recorded171,911 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 ZJJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 171,911 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2019 171,911 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2018 171,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 165,794 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 156,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 151,780 miles

wet test

Pass 27 Oct 2014 149,461 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2014 149,461 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2013 145,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 18 Oct 2013 145,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 2 Oct 2012 135,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 135,901 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 121,061 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs in very poor condition

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 22 Oct 2010 104,574 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 84,817 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 75,836 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 61,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 61,453 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,078 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,252 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 ZJJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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