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AV03 LDF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,845 mi
Last recorded76,845 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 LDF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,845 miles

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

engine noisy

exhaust corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2013 76,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine noisy

exhaust corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,263 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 70,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

emissions high/erratic

engine noisy,oil minimum level

exhaust corroded/poor,fouling underbody/front mount rubber broken.

front tyres on limit/edges bald

h/lamps poor pattern

o/s/r shock seepage,front wishbones bushes splitting/movement

Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,269 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 65,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad light on

engine light on

Pass 15 May 2010 61,514 miles

engine light on

rear pads low

Pass 12 May 2009 48,613 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 43,587 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 43,587 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 37,372 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 30,237 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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AV03 LDF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV03 LDF, 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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What year was AV03 LDF registered?

AV03 LDF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is AV03 LDF safe to buy?

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