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AU53 OOV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

164,769 mi
Last recorded164,769 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 OOV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 164,769 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2021 152,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 136,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 136,867 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 127,928 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front top shock mounts noisy

heat shield rattle

under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 29 Aug 2019 127,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front top shock mounts noisy

heat shield rattle

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 117,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 107,808 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2016 102,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting bearing noisey

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 102,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting bearing noisey

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 95,571 miles

Front top mount bearings notchy

Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,973 miles

noise on front top mount bushes when steering turned

Fail 15 Aug 2014 85,973 miles

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

noise on front top mount bushes when steering turned

Fail 21 Aug 2013 77,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front top strut bearings notchy

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,419 miles

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

both front top strut bearings notchy

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 68,069 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Handbrake was noisy when tested.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 68,069 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Handbrake was noisy when tested.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 60,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear number plates have two tone letters & numbers

front brakes out of balance = 50kg = 25%.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,081 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear number plates have two tone letters & numbers

front brakes out of balance = 50kg = 25%.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,171 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f brake caliper spring clip incorrectly fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,999 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,072 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 22,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,504 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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AU53 OOV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AU53 OOV, 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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AU53 OOV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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