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AV03 PLF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,210 mi
Last recorded100,210 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 PLF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,210 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 100,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.26 (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex and rear box blowing (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 98,953 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 98,952 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 98,504 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,757 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

o/s frontto rear brake pipes need cleaning

o/s n/s rear brake pipes need cleaning

rear brake discs starting to corrode/wear

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

slight travel in hand brake lever

small chips in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis railss,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills,front and rear subframes,rear spring mounting arms starting to corrode

Fail 19 Mar 2014 91,755 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

o/s frontto rear brake pipes need cleaning

o/s n/s rear brake pipes need cleaning

rear brake discs starting to corrode/wear

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

slight travel in hand brake lever

small chips in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis railss,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills,front and rear subframes,rear spring mounting arms starting to corrode

Fail 31 Jan 2013 83,096 miles

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

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

pedle rubbers starting to wear

rear brake discs starting to wear/corrode

rear o/s tyre worn on edges

rear subframe starting to corrode

reverse lights innop

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspensiuon bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jan 2013 83,096 miles

pedle rubbers starting to wear

rear brake discs starting to wear/corrode

rear o/s tyre worn on edges

rear subframe starting to corrode

reverse lights innop

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspensiuon bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,447 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/ inner track rod rear exhaust has slight corrosion brake discs slightly corroded (surface)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 72,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

slight play in o/s/ inner track rod rear exhaust has slight corrosion brake discs slightly corroded (surface)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,254 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 67,844 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 67,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 64,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 64,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 53,907 miles

both nearside tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 13 Apr 2007 53,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both nearside tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 18 Apr 2006 39,371 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,371 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 PLF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 PLF, 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 PLF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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