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AJ03 OAE

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,286 mi
Last recorded91,286 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,286 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE JUST LEGAL

BRAKE SERVICE

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

REAR OF EXAUST CORRODED

Fail 6 Feb 2013 91,286 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BRAKE SERVICE

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE JUST LEGAL

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

REAR OF EXAUST CORRODED

Pass 14 Jan 2012 84,434 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)

brake service

front brake only just within balance limits 23%

front tyre are getting low

rear of exaust corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 84,433 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

brake service

front tyre are getting low

rear of exaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2010 72,027 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front tyres perrished /no plys or cords showing/

near side rear tyre low on outer edge

off side rear tyre split /no plys or cords showing/

Fail 13 Mar 2010 72,027 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front tyres perrished /no plys or cords showing/

near side rear tyre low on outer edge

off side rear tyre split /no plys or cords showing/

Pass 21 Feb 2009 64,159 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 64,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 55,326 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 41,230 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 OAE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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