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NJ03 ZSD

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,384 mi
Last recorded100,384 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 ZSD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 100,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 97,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 92,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 92,919 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,837 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 83,500 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 83,500 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 80,319 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 80,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 77,759 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 77,759 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,253 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 61,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,193 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,995 miles

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

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

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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NJ03 ZSD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJ03 ZSD, 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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NJ03 ZSD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 May 2003.

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