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BX03 ZWN

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

45,378 mi
Last recorded45,378 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 ZWN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 45,378 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded,rear poor

o/s headlamp poor pattern/discoloured

suspension,subframes,brakes,rear inner sill-corrosion,stood up long term

Fail 15 Aug 2018 42,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded,rear poor

o/s headlamp poor pattern/discoloured

suspension,subframes,brakes,rear inner sill-corrosion,stood up long term

Pass 25 Aug 2017 41,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 41,973 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 41,709 miles

Offside Front headlamp output poor

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 41,468 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 41,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

airbag light come on then went off thought the test

Fail 2 Jun 2014 40,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

airbag light come on then went off thought the test

Pass 23 May 2013 39,122 miles

refer also prior fail/advise 517173343170

Fail 23 May 2013 39,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 31 May 2012 38,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

brake pipes starting corrosion

front indicators faded

rear exhaust corroded/poor

screenwash poor,wipers smearing

wishbone bushes movement

Pass 31 May 2012 38,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

brake pipes starting corrosion

front indicators faded

rear exhaust corroded/poor

screenwash poor,wipers smearing

wishbone bushes movement

Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine sump guard fitted unable to inspect components properly

Pass 21 May 2010 32,404 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 21 May 2009 29,640 miles

brake pipes starting corrosion

front indicators faded

handbrake travel/imbalance/noisy

o/s mirror damage

rear tyres worn/perished

Fail 21 May 2009 29,640 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes starting corrosion

front indicators faded

handbrake travel/imbalance/noisy

o/s mirror damage

rear tyres worn/perished

Fail 22 May 2008 25,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 25,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,363 miles

Parking brake travel on limit

Pass 11 Apr 2006 18,372 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 18,372 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

front tyres worn,n/s/f damage/nail in tread

h/brake travel

o/s rack boot moving on arm

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 ZWN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZWN, 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 ZWN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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