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RF03 RZU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,704 mi
Last recorded186,704 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 186,704 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 177,158 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 163,140 miles

BOTH FRONT STEERING RACK ENDs HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN THE INNER JOINTS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 163,140 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH FRONT STEERING RACK ENDs HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN THE INNER JOINTS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 147,902 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 131,939 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 116,344 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 102,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 102,916 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 93,021 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 83,644 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 73,421 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,666 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 53,492 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 RZU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

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

Is RF03 RZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 RZU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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