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AD03 OBL

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,973 mi
Last recorded120,973 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 OBL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 120,973 miles

front exhaust braket brocken

front pads low

Fail 29 Jul 2013 120,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front exhaust braket brocken

front pads low

Pass 26 Jul 2012 116,448 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 110,475 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 107,812 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 107,797 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

offsidre front flexi hose damaged slightly (has rubbed on pipe)

slight play in offside front steering rack end

white smoke from exhaust

Pass 20 May 2009 106,035 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)

Pass 17 May 2008 103,690 miles

front indicators starting to lose their colour

handbrake lever almost to the limit of its travel

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight fluctuation on front brakes

slight leak from o/s/r shocker unit

Pass 21 May 2007 93,689 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 73,770 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 73,764 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 OBL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

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

Is AD03 OBL safe to buy?

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