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BX03 ZLZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,863 mi
Last recorded104,863 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 ZLZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 104,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 100,900 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2024 100,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 94,184 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 94,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 86,102 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 86,102 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 78,284 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn to 3.5m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 70,598 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both edges 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both edges 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blow between centre & rear exhaust sections (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 52,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 y hankook ventus v12 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,905 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 40,421 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,205 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,783 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,243 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 24,860 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 22,637 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 19,192 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,444 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,159 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 15,005 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 ZLZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZLZ, 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 BX03 ZLZ registered?

BX03 ZLZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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