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RF03 RZP

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,186 mi
Last recorded76,186 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 RZP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 76,186 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 73,735 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 71,217 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slight corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 69,154 miles

Indicator switch faulty Intermittently does not maintain right indicating and has to be held in position. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake records low effort

Pass 13 Aug 2022 65,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily split and perished in tread (no cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily split and perished in tread (no cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Rear brake pad warning sensor wiring damaged

parking brake efficiency uneven

Fail 8 Aug 2022 65,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged excessively perished/split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged excessively perished/split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily split and perished in tread (no cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily split and perished in tread (no cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Rear brake pad warning sensor wiring damaged

parking brake efficiency uneven

Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,639 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear wear indicator wire insecure

parking brake efficiency uneven / nearside low

Pass 8 May 2019 59,165 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake effort uneven

Fail 8 May 2019 59,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake effort uneven

Pass 10 May 2018 56,088 miles

Front tyres 3mm

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

parking brake efficiency uneven

Fail 10 May 2018 56,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front tyres 3mm

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

parking brake efficiency uneven

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside headlight has no kick up and beam image faint

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

parking brake efficiency uneven

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,297 miles

front plate deteriorated

rear inner brake pads worn low

Pass 14 May 2015 39,528 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 39,528 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 35,912 miles

rear tyres worn low outer edges

Fail 8 May 2014 35,912 miles

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

rear tyres worn low outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,990 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre tread low on edges + various cuts

Fail 23 Apr 2013 30,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 May 2012 29,967 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 28,677 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 26,987 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 25,086 miles

both sides front inner brake pads worn to excess

the nearside rear tyre is worn to its legal limit

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Pass 6 May 2008 22,879 miles

the nearside rear tyre is worn low

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Pass 8 May 2007 20,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 16,130 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 RZP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 RF03 RZP, 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 RF03 RZP registered?

RF03 RZP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is RF03 RZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 RZP 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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