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KW03 BZU

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,229 mi
Last recorded176,229 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 BZU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 176,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 176,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2020 172,301 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 165,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s both front to rear and both frontmetal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded ad repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 165,385 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 161,131 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 156,371 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak engine

rear exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 149,075 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 142,000 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 138,181 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 130,269 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 108,629 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 117,362 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 110,569 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 99,627 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 91,573 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 83,054 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 73,097 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 73,097 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KW03 BZU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KW03 BZU, 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 KW03 BZU registered?

KW03 BZU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is KW03 BZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 BZU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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