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AV03 TOJ

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,656 mi
Last recorded157,656 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 TOJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 157,656 miles

corrosion noted to nsr top suspension arm

Fail 9 Apr 2018 157,653 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced ns and os (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion noted to nsr top suspension arm

Pass 6 Apr 2017 149,390 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 149,389 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 140,092 miles

nsf osf and osr tyres close to limit and step tread

Fail 31 Mar 2016 140,091 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsf osf and osr tyres close to limit and step tread

Pass 9 Apr 2015 130,524 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 130,524 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

play noted nsf and osf lower suspension mounts

Pass 3 Apr 2014 120,406 miles

corrosion noted to main nsf and nsr brake pipes some access limited

Fail 3 Apr 2014 120,405 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion noted to main nsf and nsr brake pipes some access limited

Pass 4 Apr 2013 109,567 miles

some corrosion noted to nsf and main brake pipes

travel noted to hand brake

Pass 11 Apr 2012 99,838 miles

corrosion noted nsr nsf brake pipes

Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,308 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,187 miles

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes splitting

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,865 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,211 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,149 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 TOJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TOJ, 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 TOJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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