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RF03 RZA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,000 mi
Last recorded170,000 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 RZA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 170,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 164,101 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 152,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 May 2014 151,206 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 151,206 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2013 144,085 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 144,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 137,387 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 123,733 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 107,893 miles

low pad warning light on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 107,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low pad warning light on

Pass 28 Apr 2009 92,318 miles

brake warning lamp on

front brake imbalance

Pass 9 May 2008 80,728 miles

o/s/f/ brake sensor wire is broken

wiper blades are worn

Pass 23 Apr 2007 68,262 miles

Rear number plate damaged .

Fail 23 Apr 2007 68,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate damaged .

Pass 19 Apr 2006 53,410 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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RF03 RZA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF03 RZA, 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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RF03 RZA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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