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AV03 PUU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,347 mi
Last recorded94,347 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,347 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 81,295 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2016 81,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,749 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,157 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 72,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 67,610 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 67,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,781 miles

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

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

air bag light on

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 62,779 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs lipped

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,116 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light staying on

Fail 5 Apr 2011 57,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light staying on

Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,221 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 51,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in os steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,609 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,787 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 39,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,800 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 32,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,909 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 25,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ancilliary belts cracking

handbrake lever grip is loose

spare tyre is 'space-saver'

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 PUU 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 PUU, 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 PUU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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