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AE03 OSU

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,131 mi
Last recorded92,131 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OSU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 92,131 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 92,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced LENCE DETERIORATED (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced LENCE DETERIORATED (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 87,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 11 May 2018 87,323 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 5 May 2017 83,076 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 5 May 2017 83,076 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 6 May 2016 80,350 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack arm as slight play

Pass 9 May 2015 77,682 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 75,427 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 73,967 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 71,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing at this time

Fail 11 May 2012 71,075 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing at this time

Pass 14 May 2011 67,445 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 61,728 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,671 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,030 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 53,030 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,140 miles

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

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

bonnet cable faulty

Pass 14 Apr 2007 46,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,663 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 OSU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

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

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