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AV03 PWJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,062 mi
Last recorded88,062 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 88,062 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 84,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 84,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,645 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 80,636 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,213 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 77,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 74,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 74,739 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,103 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,923 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,115 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 58,115 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 54,475 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 54,475 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 51,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2006 43,786 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,320 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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 PWJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PWJ, 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 PWJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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