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BX03 ZUC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,958 mi
Last recorded120,958 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 120,958 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 114,523 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 108,745 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear in n/s and o/s front suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 2 Sep 2016 108,744 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear in n/s and o/s front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 90,470 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 82,474 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 82,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2012 79,437 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight da,age to n/s/f outer sill

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 73,379 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Minor damage to front number plate

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,379 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Minor damage to front number plate

Pass 10 May 2010 67,283 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Washers not efficient but just ok for test. Wiper blades have small splits at ends and front number plate damage. Advise new blades number plate and inspection of washers.

Pass 29 May 2009 66,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,366 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 65,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 64,788 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,671 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 ZUC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZUC, 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 ZUC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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