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AJ03 OAA

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,824 mi
Last recorded105,824 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 OAA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,824 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 105,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 101,639 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothbushes slightly deterated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill jack point corroson not holed

Pass 15 Oct 2018 96,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,356 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 92,356 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 87,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 82,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 82,984 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 77,448 miles

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

exhaustcentre boxbafflesloose

Fail 9 Oct 2014 77,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaustcentre boxbafflesloose

Fail 4 Oct 2013 71,725 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,725 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,980 miles

exhaust rear section outer skin excess corroson

Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,395 miles

Nearside front tyre has wear to outer edge and slight cracks in outer sidewall.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,629 miles

small chip n/s front screen

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,688 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,050 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2007 33,086 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 23,364 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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AJ03 OAA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ03 OAA, 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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AJ03 OAA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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