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AV03 TKY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,444 mi
Last recorded95,444 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 TKY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,444 miles

exhaust blow front

rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 95,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 93,848 miles

Nearside Front front suspension arm rear bush split no excessive movement

Nearside Rear rear tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front front suspension rear bush spilt no excessive movement

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 93,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front suspension arm rear bush split no excessive movement

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber hanger snapped but still held in place

Nearside Rear rear tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front front suspension rear bush spilt no excessive movement

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 92,149 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 92,121 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 90,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F Brake wear indicator insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2015 90,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F Brake wear indicator insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,526 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 84,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 May 2013 84,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 78,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs rusted on inner & outer surfaces

both rear brake discs rusted on inner & outer surfaces

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp been on

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Feb 2012 78,633 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs rusted on inner & outer surfaces

both rear brake discs rusted on inner & outer surfaces

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp been on

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Dec 2010 69,973 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 69,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,258 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 63,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,277 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 TKY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TKY, 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 TKY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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