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AJ03 ORC

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,895 mi
Last recorded32,895 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ORC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 32,895 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 32,098 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 30,974 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 29,059 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 27,495 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 25,316 miles

signs of fuel leak tank area

Pass 16 May 2007 22,949 miles

extra load tyres fitted to front axel

Pass 23 May 2006 19,857 miles

ref previouis advisory 704793646196

Fail 23 May 2006 19,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs corroded lipped/worn †front pads worn low †slight damage to alloy rims †o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge/tread low †n/s/r tyre tread unevenly worn †o/s/r tyre tread unevenly worn perishing/cracking † †

wiper smearing screen slightly †damage to o/s/r outer sill

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 ORC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ORC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ03 ORC registered?

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

Is AJ03 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 ORC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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