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AV03 TKZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,153 mi
Last recorded65,153 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,153 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box badly corroded

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 15 Jun 2017 65,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box badly corroded

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre 195/65/15 starting to wear on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust back box staring to deteriorate

Fail 25 Jun 2015 59,583 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s front tyre wearing on edges 195/65/15

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,583 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges 195/65/15

Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,825 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 55,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

frt o/s tyre worn on both edges exposing cords & wire structure

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,568 miles

frt o/s tyre worn on both edges exposing cords & wire structure

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,302 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,701 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,999 miles

Front offside tyre wearing on both edges

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 47,999 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front offside tyre wearing on both edges

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,442 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 43,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,079 miles

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,795 miles

covers over both front and rear inner wings not alowing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,423 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 TKZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver 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 TKZ, 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 TKZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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