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AV03 MVT

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

228,799 mi
Last recorded228,799 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MVT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 228,799 miles

parking brake requirements only just met 17%

Pass 19 Jun 2018 224,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 224,838 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 220,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 216,153 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 216,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 210,871 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 204,332 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 204,332 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 203,726 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 203,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 197,167 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 189,643 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 182,421 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 173,195 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 162,418 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 154,797 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 146,259 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 136,781 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 119,585 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 97,847 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 97,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 97,733 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 93,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 93,769 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 MVT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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