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AJ03 OSM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,991 mi
Last recorded98,991 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 OSM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2014 98,991 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,991 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,811 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 87,811 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 77,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brakes showing signs of wear

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,835 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,981 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 54,981 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,255 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,332 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 26,716 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 26,695 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 26,695 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 22,508 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 OSM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OSM, 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 OSM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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