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AV03 LGL

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,258 mi
Last recorded122,258 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 122,258 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 122,246 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 116,753 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 110,269 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 110,256 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 108,381 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 108,369 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 98,947 miles

first layer on exhaust rusting

rear number plate starting to deteriorat

small chip in nearside rear light unit

Pass 16 Apr 2009 93,798 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust system.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 74,811 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust silencer.

Fail 17 Apr 2008 74,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion in rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,891 miles

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,662 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 LGL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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