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AV03 LJF

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,709 mi
Last recorded94,709 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 LJF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,709 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 94,702 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,287 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 91,285 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,644 miles

corrosion on b rake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,593 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2014 80,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2013 56,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

other brake pads worn/ brake discs worn/ nsr brake binding slightly/

Pass 20 Mar 2013 72,929 miles

corrosion on brake pipes./ engine oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,055 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,264 miles

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,436 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 47,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,682 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,290 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 LJF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LJF, 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 LJF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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