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AF03 RWU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,496 mi
Last recorded133,496 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 RWU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 133,496 miles

Rear sub frame corroded.

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Under covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 130,862 miles

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

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

Offside rear hand brake efficiency low.

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

Oil leak ()

Under covers fitted.

Fail 25 Mar 2017 130,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear hand brake efficiency low.

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

Oil leak ()

Under covers fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 127,498 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 127,485 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking Front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2015 124,080 miles

Both rear brake caliper anti-rattle springs incorrectly located

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Some deterioration present exhaust rear section

Under body heat shield insecure

o/s/f suspension strut top bearing sticking slightly (lock to lock check)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 120,354 miles

Both rear brake caliper anti-rattle springs missing

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight deterioration exhaust rear section

o/s/f suspension strut top bearing sticking slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2014 120,277 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Both rear brake caliper anti-rattle springs missing

Brake pad wear indicator harness fouling o/s driveshaft

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight deterioration exhaust rear section

n/s/r brake hose not located correctly

o/s/f suspension strut top bearing sticking slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2013 116,716 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 116,716 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 111,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 106,371 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 106,364 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 90,188 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 90,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,837 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,004 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,767 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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AF03 RWU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF03 RWU, 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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AF03 RWU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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