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WV03 ZJU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,373 mi
Last recorded141,373 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 ZJU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 141,373 miles

Rear seat back not secure

exhaust flexi blowing

front lower arm rear bushes worn

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded near fuel tank - unable to fully inspect

Fail 3 May 2016 141,130 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill - near rear jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear seat back not secure

exhaust flexi blowing

front lower arm rear bushes worn

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded near fuel tank - unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 May 2015 121,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 101,948 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 101,863 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 85,263 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 85,245 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 85,218 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 69,833 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 64,749 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 64,728 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2010 60,233 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 55,482 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Jun 2008 51,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,302 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 50,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,523 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 45,523 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,879 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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WV03 ZJU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WV03 ZJU, 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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WV03 ZJU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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