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FE03 JZM

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,250 mi
Last recorded162,250 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 JZM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 162,250 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 162,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 151,311 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 148,758 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 148,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 145,303 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 145,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 142,410 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 138,286 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 134,208 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 129,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 129,881 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 125,540 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 118,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 110,112 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 103,400 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 102,102 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Mar 2007 96,138 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 78,262 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 78,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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FE03 JZM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE03 JZM, 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 FE03 JZM registered?

FE03 JZM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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