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LV03 BZB

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

189,864 mi
Last recorded189,864 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 BZB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 189,864 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front and both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights - note JUST acceptable at present (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer + unit corroded (7.1.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

coil spring corroded All front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 185,410 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front and both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer + heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

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

all undrbody corroded - not holed through at present.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 179,981 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrossion forming on underside - not holed through at present

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 164,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front strut top pivot bearings sticking/notchy

Pass 21 Mar 2013 146,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear silencer corroded.Slight noise from both strut top bearings - no excess movement at present.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 130,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 121,390 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes heavily greased - checks seem acceptable at present.rear number plate stained - legible at present.front suspension bearings stiffening in straight position - acceptable at present.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 107,859 miles

os parking brake weak

undertray loose

Pass 23 Mar 2009 86,094 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,689 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,123 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,700 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 46,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LV03 BZB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LV03 BZB, 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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What year was LV03 BZB registered?

LV03 BZB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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