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AV03 TVC

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,469 mi
Last recorded148,469 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 TVC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 148,469 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 138,623 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 118,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes covered with sealant unable to assess

Pass 31 Aug 2014 92,842 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,596 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,345 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 80,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 74,690 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,690 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,021 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,170 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,159 miles

Engine shield fitted underside, not allowing a full inspection.

Fuel residue around fuel filler cap and fuel filler neck, no leak detected at time of test.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 39,532 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 29,173 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 29,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

plenum chambers under windscreen full of water

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 TVC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TVC, 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 TVC registered?

AV03 TVC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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