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AV53 OEZ

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,700 mi
Last recorded200,700 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OEZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 200,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 184,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 164,904 miles

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

handbrake beginning to run out of reserve travel

Fail 5 Nov 2014 164,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

handbrake beginning to run out of reserve travel

vehicle underguard broken, but secure and not fouling steering or suspension components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 147,926 miles

engine under tray loose

Fail 5 Dec 2013 147,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine under tray loose

Pass 13 Dec 2012 131,108 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 127,518 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 123,214 miles

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

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

slight hand brake travel

Pass 23 Jul 2008 117,931 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 117,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 105,511 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 105,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 81,204 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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AV53 OEZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OEZ, 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 AV53 OEZ registered?

AV53 OEZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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