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AD03 OAB

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,004 mi
Last recorded109,004 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 OAB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer mount bracket corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 100,697 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Mar 2016 100,683 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,656 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake discs worn and pads low

nearside wiper blade split

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded and split

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 84,753 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long hand brake travel

Fail 8 Apr 2013 79,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long hand brake travel

Pass 15 May 2012 74,184 miles

Air bag light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 May 2011 68,613 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 68,613 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 61,483 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 53,742 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 53,742 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,683 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 44,683 miles

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

Tread on both front tyres near legal limit .

Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,285 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,326 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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AD03 OAB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OAB, 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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AD03 OAB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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