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AV03 OYX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,215 mi
Last recorded70,215 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,215 miles

Nearside wiper smearing sceen

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leaks

Fail 15 Mar 2016 70,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall - 215/55 R16 93H (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside wiper smearing sceen

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,547 miles

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

offside beam pattern poor

Fail 27 Mar 2015 64,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside beam pattern poor

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,807 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,794 miles

service parking brake, offside performance low

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,490 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 46,490 miles

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

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

flush out washer reservoir

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,134 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,407 miles

replace front wiper blades soon

Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,408 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,096 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 OYX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OYX, 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 OYX registered?

AV03 OYX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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