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AE03 OSW

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,976 mi
Last recorded79,976 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,976 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 69,422 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 65,241 miles

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2016 65,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2016 64,906 miles

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2015 64,140 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 63,102 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 63,102 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 61,661 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,577 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 58,074 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear no plate is dereriorating.

Fail 7 Oct 2009 58,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear no plate is dereriorating.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,656 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 47,654 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,883 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

catalytic converter rattling but not affecting emissions

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,996 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)

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 OSW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OSW, 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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AE03 OSW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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