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AF03 USB

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,148 mi
Last recorded91,148 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 USB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 91,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 91,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 87,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,987 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 83,987 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes where they are clipped (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 73,321 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,162 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 68,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 64,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,031 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 54,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,090 miles

dampness around fuel tank, however no leaks present

Fail 1 Apr 2009 43,090 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,031 miles

fuel tank damp

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 27 Mar 2008 36,031 miles

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

fuel tank damp

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,270 miles

handbrake travel high †unable to see inner pads

Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,987 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres on 2mm

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 USB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc 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 USB, 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 USB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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