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DU03 RZY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,395 mi
Last recorded179,395 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 RZY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 179,395 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 174,948 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2018 174,917 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 169,371 miles

both front washers weak

coolant leak

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f trackrod end

Fail 20 Jan 2017 169,371 miles

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

both front washers weak

coolant leak

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f trackrod end

Pass 20 Jan 2016 162,511 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 162,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lsa rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

exhaust back box peeling

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 154,983 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 148,296 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 141,174 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 133,687 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 122,184 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 122,184 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 112,500 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 112,500 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 95,337 miles

offside and nearside strut top bearings slightly notchy

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2007 72,779 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)

hand brake travel almost excessive

Pass 27 Mar 2006 52,492 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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DU03 RZY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU03 RZY, 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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DU03 RZY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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