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AJ03 OBZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,923 mi
Last recorded92,923 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 OBZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 92,923 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 92,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,053 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,521 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 80,521 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,048 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 75,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 68,848 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 62,348 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 62,347 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,437 miles

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

parking brake has a delay effect

windows are tinted

Fail 15 Dec 2009 55,437 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

parking brake has a delay effect

windows are tinted

Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,392 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 42,454 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,314 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 25,956 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 OBZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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