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MK03 TNZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,716 mi
Last recorded87,716 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 TNZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,716 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,270 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 81,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,003 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED NOT LEAKING GASSES

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Fail 9 Aug 2017 41,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE 9 YEAR OLD AND CRACKING ALL AROUND TREAD (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9 YEAR OLD AND CRACKING ALL AROUND TREAD (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED NOT LEAKING GASSES

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,022 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 39,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,983 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST REAR BOX

UNDERSIDE COVERS SOME ITEMS CANNOT BE SEEN

Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,619 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,167 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,596 miles

rear disc's surface rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,652 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty/pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,822 miles

both rear brake discs surface pitted/rusty

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,327 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,856 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 18,691 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,995 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn low on outside 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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MK03 TNZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MK03 TNZ, 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 MK03 TNZ registered?

MK03 TNZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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