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MX03 RZW

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,544 mi
Last recorded59,544 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 RZW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 59,544 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 57,343 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 55,862 miles

All four brake discs and pads are contaminated with a film of oil but brake performance has been met

Engine bay has extensive plastic covers preventing a full inspection of some items including brake reservoir

Under body and inner sills heavily corroded but is secure and meets requirements

Fail 25 Apr 2023 55,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to degraded lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to degraded lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens degraded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken and adrift (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through heavy cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four brake discs and pads are contaminated with a film of oil but brake performance has been met

Engine bay has extensive plastic covers preventing a full inspection of some items including brake reservoir

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

Under body and inner sills heavily corroded but is secure and meets requirements

Pass 11 May 2022 54,342 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,759 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,436 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 48,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 41,627 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 41,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 36,767 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 36,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 May 2012 31,956 miles

NSF TYRE cut in sidewall no cords or ply exposed

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 28,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 23,490 miles

nearside front tyrew worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 22 Feb 2010 23,490 miles

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

nearside front tyrew worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,039 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,603 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,450 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

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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MX03 RZW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MX03 RZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX03 RZW registered?

MX03 RZW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is MX03 RZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX03 RZW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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