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HY03 VZJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,450 mi
Last recorded174,450 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 VZJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 174,450 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 161,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 157,977 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion

both front suspension leg top mounts tight in operation

both headlight patterns weak

Fail 9 Jul 2021 157,977 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion

both front suspension leg top mounts tight in operation

both headlight patterns weak

Pass 11 Jul 2020 155,667 miles

Nearside Front suspension ,top mount, rough in operation

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension ,top mount, rough in operation

Fail 10 Jul 2020 155,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension ,top mount, rough in operation

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension ,top mount, rough in operation

Pass 2 Apr 2019 152,977 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advise front brake service

advise fuel lift pump wet, possible leak

advise headlamps deteriorated

advise o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arm dust covers deteriorated

advise park brake service n/s lazy

Pass 23 Mar 2018 149,604 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked / split on outer edge of tread

all rear suspension arms heavy surface corrosion

n/s headlight pattern weak

Fail 21 Mar 2018 149,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension arms heavy surface corrosion

n/s headlight pattern weak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 146,686 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery security

Fail 4 Apr 2017 146,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery security

Pass 11 Mar 2016 136,385 miles

advise front to rear brake and rear pipes corroded

advise o/s/f top mount partially seized

Fail 11 Mar 2016 136,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise front to rear brake and rear pipes corroded

advise o/s/f top mount partially seized

Pass 1 Apr 2015 128,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 118,968 miles

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

advise poor pattern n/s headlight

Fail 18 Mar 2014 118,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise o/s/r fog light dim

advise poor pattern n/s headlight

Pass 3 Apr 2013 108,897 miles

Exhaust rear Silencer corrroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 106,897 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust rear Silencer corrroded

Nearside stop light dim

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,371 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 96,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,196 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 85,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,933 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 72,933 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,169 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,404 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 51,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 38,350 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,326 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 26,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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HY03 VZJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HY03 VZJ, 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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HY03 VZJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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