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BX03 ZKC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,712 mi
Last recorded57,712 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 ZKC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2021 57,712 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - lenses discoloured affecting beam image. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill panel - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to front hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion in various places and on various components, underside checked as ell as possible through thick underseal.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 57,695 miles

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

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

O/s rear tyre is perishing.

Suspension is corroded, heavily in places, checked as well as possible through thick underseal.

Fail 13 Mar 2020 57,695 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/s rear tyre is perishing.

Suspension is corroded, heavily in places, checked as well as possible through thick underseal.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 57,282 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front is starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,222 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Underside components checked as well as possible through thick underseal.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,035 miles

Components checked as well as possible through thick underseal.

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

Rear exhaust is starting to leak.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,729 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are perishing.

N/s door mirror is broken.

Rear number plate is discolouring.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 53,729 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Corrosion on various suspension components.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are perishing.

Rear number plate is discolouring.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,115 miles

Headlamp lenses are discolouring.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 50,522 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads look low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,762 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components underneath.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s front wheel is corroding.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,461 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Rear brake pads look low.

Rear subframe & suspension components are corroding.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,335 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,021 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Oil level is above maximum.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,403 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Some corrosion on rear brake discs.

Pass 21 Mar 2008 38,148 miles

Extensive covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are getting close to the limit.

Fail 21 Mar 2008 38,148 miles

Extensive covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are getting close to the limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,909 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,932 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 ZKC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue 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 ZKC, 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 ZKC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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