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DG03 MKZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

208,402 mi
Last recorded208,402 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 MKZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 208,402 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 208,397 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 177,408 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 177,405 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 161,123 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 126,872 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 91,286 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,268 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 84,637 miles

advise both front tyres close to limit of 1.6mm

advise brakes starting to get low

Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,687 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 67,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 48,348 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,639 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,291 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,500 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,768 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 16,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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DG03 MKZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel 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 DG03 MKZ, 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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DG03 MKZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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