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DS03 RVZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,061 mi
Last recorded49,061 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 RVZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,061 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 47,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake caliper binding

Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,493 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 44,902 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 44,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,150 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,258 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,942 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,230 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 37,212 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,759 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,417 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,836 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 28,910 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 28,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,854 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 21,418 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 17,422 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 17,422 miles

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

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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DS03 RVZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS03 RVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS03 RVZ registered?

DS03 RVZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is DS03 RVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 RVZ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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