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AV03 PZR

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,000 mi
Last recorded101,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 101,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 95,129 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Parking brake has slight travel

Serface corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 12 Mar 2016 88,772 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

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

Parking brake has slight travel

Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2016 88,740 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Front inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Clutch pedal rubber worn

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

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

Offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Parking brake has slight travel

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2014 80,637 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 12 Oct 2013 78,746 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 78,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,774 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 71,624 miles

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

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

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/r tyre outer edge

slight handbrake travel

Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,569 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,069 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 62,069 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,952 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,872 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 42,872 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 30,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 30,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 PZR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PZR, 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 PZR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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