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AV03 LJU

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,563 mi
Last recorded77,563 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 LJU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 77,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc shield was loose ,i fix it

Pass 6 Dec 2023 77,445 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 76,987 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 76,397 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 76,394 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH OUTER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL /AXLE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 74,463 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 73,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 73,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 71,835 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,765 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 70,757 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,166 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,592 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 67,592 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,746 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 64,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,115 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,219 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 62,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,308 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,988 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,011 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 49,011 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 39,192 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,556 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 20,298 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 LJU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AV03 LJU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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