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AV03 PVJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,747 mi
Last recorded52,747 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 52,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 46,729 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 46,681 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,699 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 44,696 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,878 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 40,110 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,110 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 37,177 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,908 miles

park brake travel high , slight play to front anti roll bar link pins ,

Fail 3 May 2007 24,078 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres perrished on side walls/wearing on edges †front brake discs worn †slight play in steering †front brake pads wearing low †** 215/55/16z **

Pass 3 May 2007 24,078 miles

all tyres perrished on side walls/wearing on edges †front brake discs worn †slight play in steering †front brake pads wearing low †** 215/55/16z **

Pass 16 May 2006 17,657 miles

as per original test no 223004636428

Fail 14 May 2006 1,763 miles

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

Slight perishing to various steering and suspension bushes †Slight perishing to flexi brake hoses

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 PVJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

AV03 PVJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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