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LV03 BZH

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,030 mi
Last recorded118,030 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 BZH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 118,030 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipe corrosion

Fail 4 May 2018 118,030 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipe corrosion

Pass 3 May 2017 114,503 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pipes corroding around fuel tank

general underside corrosion

Fail 2 May 2017 114,503 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pipes corroding around fuel tank

general underside corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,446 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 106,334 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 105,578 miles

n/s wiper blade split on end

Fail 23 Apr 2015 105,574 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

n/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 24 Apr 2014 101,415 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 101,415 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 98,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 95,050 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 95,025 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 91,051 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 86,044 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 83,816 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 79,777 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 75,987 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 75,987 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2006 72,006 miles

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 BZH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LV03 BZH, 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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LV03 BZH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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