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AF03 USJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,221 mi
Last recorded147,221 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 147,221 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 142,097 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 141,882 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 134,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 126,622 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 107,026 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,070 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 86,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake requires adjusting & slightly out of balance

Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake lever reserve travel on limit

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,385 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 78,202 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,455 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 76,455 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 72,990 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 68,022 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 65,566 miles

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

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

corrosion rear exhaust silenser

Pass 6 May 2011 60,734 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)

Offside 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 4 May 2010 52,427 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,659 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,878 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever coveing loose

Tyre size 215/55/16 zw

Fail 21 Apr 2008 37,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level low

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever coveing loose

Tyre size 215/55/16 zw

Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,085 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,101 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 USJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF03 USJ, 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 AF03 USJ registered?

AF03 USJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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