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NU03 TZT

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,159 mi
Last recorded107,159 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 107,159 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

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

corrosion on rear coil springs

front & rear subframes corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Jan 2020 102,973 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 102,973 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 96,646 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top bearing rough

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 94,180 miles

Offside Front strut top bearing slight roughness

Fail 12 Jan 2018 94,105 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front strut top bearing slight roughness

Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 74,015 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding on inner face (3.5.1i)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 59,801 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,179 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,135 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,393 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 49,041 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,641 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 21 May 2009 40,261 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 35,332 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 30,006 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 30,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 23,423 miles

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 TZT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU03 TZT, 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 NU03 TZT registered?

NU03 TZT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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