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AE03 OSV

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,001 mi
Last recorded96,001 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 96,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noise from rear brakes when parking brake applied

rear exhaust knocks on body on start up

Fail 14 Apr 2015 96,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noise from rear brakes when parking brake applied

rear exhaust knocks on body on start up

Fail 26 Mar 2015 93,208 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noise from rear brakes when parking brake applied

rear silencer fouling body

Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,088 miles

handbrake high

headlamp patterns starting to difuse

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges outer worst and has a nail in it

n/s/r tyre splitting in tread and has a nail in it and wearing on outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/r tyre splitting and has various cuts

play in o/s/f wishbone lower ball joint boarderline

slight play in steering colum

underbody pannels corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2014 76,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

handbrake high

headlamp patterns starting to difuse

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges outer worst and has a nail in it

n/s/r tyre splitting in tread and has a nail in it and wearing on outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/r tyre splitting and has various cuts

play in o/s/f wishbone lower ball joint boarderline

slight play in steering colum

underbody pannels corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,521 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 68,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

slight play o/s and n/s steering rack arms

Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 60,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,686 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,515 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 45,515 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,558 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 25,220 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s lower ball joint boot split

Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,067 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OSV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE03 OSV registered?

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

Is AE03 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OSV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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