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DA03 XZL

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,577 mi
Last recorded81,577 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 XZL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 81,577 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 80,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint has slight blow & silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 80,188 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint has slight blow & silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 76,248 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,801 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyre's starting to wear on outer edge's.215/55zr1697wxl

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,176 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,246 miles

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

exhaust slightly blowing at rear joint,would require sleeve & backbox

Fail 16 Jun 2015 65,230 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust slightly blowing at rear joint,would require sleeve & backbox

Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 58,342 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in the sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,816 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,670 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,843 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 37,843 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

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 11 Jun 2008 32,743 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,021 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 27,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,028 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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DA03 XZL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DA03 XZL, 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 DA03 XZL registered?

DA03 XZL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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