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AD03 OBA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,582 mi
Last recorded52,582 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 OBA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,582 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,416 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 47,416 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,823 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 36,823 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,628 miles

slight damage to rear number plate,tread low on nsr tyre,play in steering colounm top bush

Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,642 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 22,626 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OBA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 OBA registered?

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

Is AD03 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 OBA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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