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AE03 OSF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,602 mi
Last recorded110,602 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OSF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 110,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 110,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 110,203 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light staying on

rear exhaust section & front deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,790 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 86,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,020 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,754 miles

ADVISED- engine managment light staying on

Fail 12 Oct 2010 74,754 miles

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

ADVISED- engine managment light staying on

Pass 3 Oct 2009 63,494 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,655 miles

power steering belt starting to crack

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,363 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 39,016 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 33,160 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 OSF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE03 OSF, 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 OSF registered?

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

Is AE03 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OSF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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