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DG03 ZZF

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,479 mi
Last recorded116,479 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 ZZF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 116,479 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 106,777 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 106,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point areas sl. corroded

Rear jacking point areas sl. corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2020 106,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point areas sl. corroded

Rear jacking point areas sl. corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 100,922 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 92,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,142 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 80,259 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 80,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,936 miles

o/s front headlamp beam pattern poor

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 74,061 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,033 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,980 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,963 miles

rear no.plate starting to discolour

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,902 miles

airbag light on

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 4 Mar 2010 54,902 miles

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

airbag light on

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 7 Mar 2009 48,505 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,761 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,674 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,276 miles

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

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

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 ZZF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZZF, 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 DG03 ZZF registered?

DG03 ZZF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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