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RJ03 ZWY

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,860 mi
Last recorded76,860 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 ZWY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 76,860 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 76,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective does not clip to wiper arm securely (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 70,157 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,034 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 63,034 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 55,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 55,290 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

light smearing of front wiper blades

Pass 20 Jul 2020 54,761 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,915 miles

high level brake light n/w

Fail 3 Apr 2019 51,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

high level brake light n/w

Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,557 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,919 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,198 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 45,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,773 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

slight oil mist on lower engine/gearbox

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,114 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 38,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,097 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,360 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,313 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,837 miles

handbrake travel high

rear registration plate non compliant

Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,405 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,745 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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RJ03 ZWY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RJ03 ZWY, 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 RJ03 ZWY registered?

RJ03 ZWY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is RJ03 ZWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ03 ZWY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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