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PF03 ZSU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,790 mi
Last recorded119,790 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 ZSU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 119,790 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 119,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 116,022 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 111,671 miles

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

Underside covered in under-seal

Pass 26 Oct 2022 104,184 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 95,004 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,883 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,738 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,556 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,564 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 66,564 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,760 miles

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

both front top strut bearings slightly noisy

Fail 18 Oct 2016 59,760 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under floor towbar electrics (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 53,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At cat (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,561 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,073 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 48,072 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pad light on

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 44,790 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 41,975 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 41,962 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,269 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 39,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front steering rack boot leaking fluid (advise)

Pass 1 May 2009 36,659 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON

HANDBRAKE SITTING HIGH

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,345 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 29,594 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 21,575 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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PF03 ZSU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PF03 ZSU, 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 PF03 ZSU registered?

PF03 ZSU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is PF03 ZSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF03 ZSU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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