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AD03 NTG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,340 mi
Last recorded116,340 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 NTG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 116,340 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,123 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 104,123 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,269 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,370 miles

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

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

steering rack damp

Fail 6 Mar 2015 73,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,450 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres deteriorated

rear brake disc`s rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2014 65,450 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres deteriorated

rear brake disc`s rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,254 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 57,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 47,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,761 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,675 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 29,709 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 24,405 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing off outer edges

Pass 31 May 2006 18,739 miles

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

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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AD03 NTG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AD03 NTG, 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 AD03 NTG registered?

AD03 NTG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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