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NU03 BZH

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,769 mi
Last recorded89,769 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 BZH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,769 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine and underbody.

front tyres have inner edge wear.

reverse lights not working.

slight play/waer at steering rack ends.

vehicle has heavy surface underbody corrosion to all components.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 89,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

bonnet main catch sticking/poor operation.

both front tyres have inner edge wear.

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine and underbody.

play/wear at steering rack ends.

reverse lights not working.

underbody components and chassis have heavy surface rust.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,854 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

outer edge wearing at nearside front and rear tyres

reverse lamps inoperative

slight deterioration at nearside rear top shock absorber mount/bush

slight splitting at nearside wiper blade

slight suspension noise noted at front ( during slow manouvering )

Fail 18 Oct 2012 83,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bulb failure warning lamp on

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside lower and offside upper rear sidelamps inoperative

outer edge wearing at nearside front and rear tyres

reverse lamps inoperative

slight deterioration at nearside rear top shock absorber mount/bush

slight splitting at nearside wiper blade

slight suspension noise at front

suspect front inner brake pad wear

water ingress into boot area

Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,283 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

evidence of slight coolant seapage at heater hoses next to battery

slight brake pipe corrosionat both front and front to rear front section )

slight edge wear at o/s rear tyre

slight splitting at n/s wiper blade

Fail 24 Oct 2011 77,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

evidence of slight coolant seapage at heater hoses next to battery

inner edge worn at o/s front tyre suspect close to cords ( stepped tread pattern ( recom replacement )

slight brake pipe corrosionat both front and front to rear front section )

slight edge wear at o/s rear tyre

slight splitting at n/s wiper blade

Fail 25 Oct 2010 70,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning lamp on

bulb failure warninig lamp on

corrosion at both front to rear brake pipes ( RECOM REPLACEMENT ) reduced access around fuel tank n/s rear ))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

o/s rear brake pad warning wire shows signs of damage

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad warning lamp on

bulb failure warninig lamp on

corrosion at both front to rear brake pipes ( RECOM REPLACEMENT ) reduced access around fuel tank n/s rear ))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

o/s rear brake pad warning wire shows signs of damage

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,353 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

imbalance at front brakes

Fail 26 Oct 2009 61,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

imbalance at front brakes

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,214 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s rear tyre tread cracking and irregular feel/wear, close to limit

o/s rear brake disc corrosion recom' replacement

Fail 20 Oct 2008 51,214 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s rear tyre tread cracking and irregular feel/wear, close to limit

o/s rear brake disc corrosion recom' replacement

Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,567 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,917 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,443 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NU03 BZH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NU03 BZH, 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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NU03 BZH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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