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MA03 DZK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

222,232 mi
Last recorded222,232 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 DZK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 222,232 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bolt fastening seems rusty/loose (slight movement when twisted) (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake has poor effort (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 222,215 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bolt fastening seems rusty/loose (slight movement when twisted) (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake has poor effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 215,537 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 215,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 209,945 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 209,944 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 204,336 miles

heat shield loose

Fail 5 Jul 2023 204,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jul 2022 198,444 miles

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

Front front tyre edge wear

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2022 198,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front front tyre edge wear

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 190,945 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 190,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 185,281 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly hazy

Pass 7 Jun 2019 177,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 170,068 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 170,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 163,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 152,001 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 152,001 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 139,610 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)

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2014 139,218 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on the edges very slightly

Rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorating

Pass 24 Jun 2013 129,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 121,289 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

back exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2011 111,880 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 100,937 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 89,546 miles

n/s/f top suspension bush slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,808 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 67,604 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 57,174 miles

near side rear tyre feathered on inner edge

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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MA03 DZK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MA03 DZK, 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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MA03 DZK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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