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AV53 MHF

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,913 mi
Last recorded85,913 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MHF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 85,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 81,769 miles

Central Heatshield above exhaust loose

Front Exhaust support bracket broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 77,644 miles

Central heat shield loose and resting on exhaust

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 72,259 miles

Central Heatshield loose and resting on exhaust

Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,492 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,965 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 63,965 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 58,715 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 58,715 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,597 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,122 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,521 miles

wipers poor

Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,874 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,041 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,583 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,720 miles

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

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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AV53 MHF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV53 MHF, 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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AV53 MHF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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