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AV03 LDK

2003 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,391 mi
Last recorded175,391 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 20066,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 LDK
MakeRover
Model200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2012 175,391 miles

Engine oil not registering on dipstick ( topped up now )

N/S/R Door hinges and check strap partially siezed

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

No coolant in expansion tank ( topped up now )

O/S/R Door hinges aand check strap partially siezed

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Mar 2012 175,391 miles

Engine oil not registering on dipstick ( topped up now )

N/S/R Door hinges and check strap partially siezed

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

No coolant in expansion tank ( topped up now )

O/S/R Door hinges aand check strap partially siezed

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 25 Mar 2011 155,821 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front anti roll bar drop links splitting

both rear tyres perishing

offside wiper arm loose

possible punctures in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2010 136,570 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 136,566 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 123,367 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 102,039 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 102,039 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 79,178 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,460 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 200?

Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
4,697
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
8,836
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,314
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,279
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,257
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,173
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AV03 LDK is a 2003 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,076 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,314 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV03 LDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV03 LDK is a 2003 Rover 200, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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