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RF03 RZM

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

222,916 mi
Last recorded222,916 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 RZM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 222,916 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 204,001 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 174,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 174,980 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 166,625 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 166,616 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 135,190 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 82,410 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 125,461 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 118,888 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 11,847 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 100,524 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 100,524 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RZM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 RF03 RZM, 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 RF03 RZM registered?

RF03 RZM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is RF03 RZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 RZM shows 13 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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