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AE03 OBT

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OBT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 999,999 miles

Offside Front brake pipes have grease on them

Fail 20 May 2016 999,999 miles

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

Front Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake pipes have grease on them

Pass 29 May 2015

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

play in steering inner joints

Fail 20 Apr 2015 999,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pipes have grease on them

Pass 1 Feb 2014 87,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2011 68,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,767 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,664 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2008 46,758 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,540 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,704 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 33,230 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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AE03 OBT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE03 OBT, 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 AE03 OBT registered?

AE03 OBT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AE03 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OBT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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