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AV53 MJK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,281 mi
Last recorded78,281 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MJK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 78,281 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 76,822 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 76,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 71,856 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,299 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 72,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,538 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 70,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 69,970 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 6,989 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 69,877 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,175 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 69,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Airbag Warning Light-ON

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f Arch Liner Insecure!

Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,221 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 66,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near/side front heard has no beam patern.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,919 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag lamp on

Pass 9 Dec 2009 60,897 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag lamp on

Fail 9 Dec 2009 60,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag lamp on

dash board head lamps warning lamp on

Pass 17 Dec 2008 58,796 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 58,735 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eng. management light on.

engine missfire on idle.

o/s rear brake disc slight corrosion.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 52,150 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 52,150 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 48,224 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 48,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 MJK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AV53 MJK, 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 MJK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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