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AV03 SZY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,166 mi
Last recorded99,166 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 SZY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 99,166 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 96,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,967 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 95,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 95,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and under sil area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 94,367 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 93,962 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 93,960 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 92,978 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 91,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,433 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 83,186 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 83,186 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,410 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 75,941 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 75,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,350 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,959 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,540 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,147 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,340 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,365 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,167 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 SZY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZY, 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 SZY registered?

AV03 SZY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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