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AV03 TCY

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,057 mi
Last recorded133,057 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 TCY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 133,057 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 135,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,653 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated/worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 116,731 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre 3.3mm and deep cut in tread

Fail 29 Aug 2013 116,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre 3.3mm and deep cut in tread

Pass 30 Aug 2012 106,261 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 106,261 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 95,967 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,868 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 86,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 72,960 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,001 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,577 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 29,336 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,336 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 TCY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TCY, 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 TCY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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