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AV03 TVW

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,967 mi
Last recorded69,967 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 TVW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,967 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,081 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 21 Jun 2016 68,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,629 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all four tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,548 miles

Bonnet cable defective

Pass 25 May 2013 60,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2013 60,126 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 May 2012 57,281 miles

Backbox supported however does not have the original hangers

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 54,051 miles

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,551 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,203 miles

nearside front tyre has damage on outer side wall

Fail 27 Mar 2008 39,118 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage on outer side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,655 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 27,090 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,090 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 TVW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

AV03 TVW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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