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PX03 ZFY

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,710 mi
Last recorded98,710 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 ZFY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 98,710 miles

fuel tank straps rusting

general underbody corrosion

metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 24 Apr 2025 95,647 miles

Engine under tray slightly loose

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank support strap rusting

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2024 91,084 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusting at side of fuel tank

Pass 3 May 2023 86,945 miles

front headlights clouding over

no reversing light on passengers side,drivers side ok

rear exhaust box holed and rusting

Pass 13 Apr 2022 83,233 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank support strap corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 7 Apr 2021 78,359 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 66,646 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 66,646 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 66,634 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 65,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,243 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,224 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal anti slip pad split

Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,316 miles

brake antislip split

Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,564 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,899 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 46,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,722 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,990 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2007 19,036 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 19,036 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 14,862 miles

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

Nearside 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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PX03 ZFY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PX03 ZFY, 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 PX03 ZFY registered?

PX03 ZFY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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