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AJ03 OPT

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,763 mi
Last recorded45,763 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 45,763 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 39,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre worn outter edge

rear exhaust box braket broken held up with chain

Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,839 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box braket broken, not insucure held up with chain

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,827 miles

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

rear exhaust box strap broken but held in place with chain, not insucure

Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 30,157 miles

N/S/F tyre tread very low on outer edge

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2011 30,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F tyre tread very low on outer edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2010 28,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

handbrake slack

n/s/f A.B.S wire insecure

n/s/f c.v boot slightly loose on inner housing

n/s/f lower arm ball joint has incorrect bolt and nut fitted but secure at this time

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,176 miles

215/55/16 rear tyres starting to perish and cuts in tyre

different nut and bolt fitted to n/s/f lower arm ball joint

front outer brake pads wearing low

front wipers slightly smearing screen

front/rear brake discs slightly lipped

slight movement in n/s/f link arm

slight oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,608 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 23,143 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,966 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 21,966 miles

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

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 OPT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ03 OPT, 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 OPT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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