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SM03 ZKZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,419 mi
Last recorded156,419 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 ZKZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 156,419 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 155,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 155,394 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 155,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 154,807 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 154,144 miles

Brake wear indicator light on

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 154,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake wear indicator light on

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 151,840 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 151,329 miles

Fuel system component leaking around matrix at rear (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both - bulbs not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 140,917 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 140,917 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 126,073 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 107,182 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 107,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,793 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 82,677 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,034 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,013 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 52,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,149 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 37,149 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2007 29,143 miles

both rear brake discs rusting on outer faces

Pass 14 Apr 2006 27,150 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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SM03 ZKZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM03 ZKZ, 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 SM03 ZKZ registered?

SM03 ZKZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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The MOT history for SM03 ZKZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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