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HD03 ZCJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

95,616 mi
Last recorded95,616 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 ZCJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 95,616 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 94,633 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 93,290 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 91,447 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,061 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 88,918 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,110 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,214 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 80,354 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,610 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,610 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 76,479 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,786 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,620 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,524 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,516 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,527 miles

Exhaust down pipe bracket cracked.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,224 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake adjustment outside manufacturers limits.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,699 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,361 miles

Exhaust bracket cracked.

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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HD03 ZCJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HD03 ZCJ, 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

How do I check the history of HD03 ZCJ?

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What year was HD03 ZCJ registered?

HD03 ZCJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is HD03 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD03 ZCJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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