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AV03 NHC

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,068 mi
Last recorded99,068 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 NHC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 99,068 miles

Both headlights misted & pattern fading

Chip to windscreen

Nearside steering rack dampness around gaiter

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint slight movement

Pass 9 Mar 2024 93,373 miles

Both headlights misted & pattern fading

Both sides rear antiroll bar link ball joints slight play

Chip to windscreen

Offside front antiroll roll bar link dust covers deteriorating

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint slight movement

Pass 17 Mar 2023 87,772 miles

Both headlights misted & pattern fading

Front brake discs show corrosion /wear

Rear brake discs show corrosion / wear

Fail 17 Mar 2023 87,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights misted & pattern fading

Front brake discs show corrosion /wear

Offside rear tyre worn close to wear markers

Rear brake discs show corrosion / wear

Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,270 miles

Both headlights misted & pattern fading

Nearside rear tyre feathering on outer edge

Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,154 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,198 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2020 77,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2019 72,129 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 72,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2016 62,076 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,528 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,904 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,226 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,121 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 51,908 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 49,561 miles

both front and rear discs lipped.

slight hand brake travel.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,374 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,250 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack in the tread

Pass 25 May 2007 34,683 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perrished

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 19 May 2006 22,705 miles

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

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

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 NHC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NHC, 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 NHC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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