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LV03 BZL

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,045 mi
Last recorded51,045 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 BZL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,045 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked/cut

Offside mirror loose

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,157 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread. Cords not exposed at time of test.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,190 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated at time of test.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front tyre outer wall is curb damaged, cords not visable at time of test.

Offside front tyre tread cracking, no cords visable at time of test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak at steering rack Nearside gaiter.

Slight wear/play in offside steering rack inner joint

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 44,187 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Management Light illuminated at time of test.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front tyre outer wall is curb damaged, cords not visable at time of test.

Offside front tyre tread cracking, no cords visable at time of test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak at steering rack Nearside gaiter.

Slight wear/play in offside steering rack inner joint

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,191 miles

Both windscreen wipers poor

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre, cracking

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 40,191 miles

Both windscreen wipers poor

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre, cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 40,189 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre, cracking

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

Pass 17 May 2011 33,438 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 33,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,211 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre, tread getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 25,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,857 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,157 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bodywork damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,092 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 BZL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BZL, 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 BZL registered?

LV03 BZL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LV03 BZL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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