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AE03 OCZ

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,032 mi
Last recorded89,032 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OCZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 89,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 89,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 80,918 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 78,092 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point/lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front, cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 76,292 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 76,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 73,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 71,936 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 70,476 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 67,310 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,424 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,617 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,870 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 51,893 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,537 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,124 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,066 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 38,692 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 38,692 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,828 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 33,114 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,114 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,431 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 27,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2006 21,496 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 OCZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OCZ, 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 OCZ registered?

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

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