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BX03 ZMZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,058 mi
Last recorded100,058 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 100,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 100,058 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 96,431 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 92,641 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 89,217 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side front and rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 85,006 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,284 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm front mounting area / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding and under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 83,284 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm front mounting area corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes corroding and under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 83,272 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm front mounting area corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes corroding and under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,261 miles

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 81,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake carrier mounting bolts insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 77,444 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,113 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 72,024 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,374 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,025 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,922 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,179 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

steering rod only available with complete steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2012 47,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake grip missing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 42,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,152 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front belt buckle stiff

Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,510 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,581 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 ZMZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

BX03 ZMZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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