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AV53 UAO

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,814 mi
Last recorded60,814 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,814 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 56,006 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 56,006 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,607 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 52,588 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 47,564 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 47,564 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,964 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED AWAY

Pass 21 Dec 2012 37,112 miles

EXHAUST BOX AND TAIL CORROED

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 20 Dec 2011 31,960 miles

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

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)

REAR DISC PITTED

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,185 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 26,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,438 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,688 miles

both rear shocks are damp..

exhaust manifold bracket snapped

front pads are low

front wipers juddering across screen

Fail 12 Dec 2008 17,688 miles

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

both rear shocks are damp..

exhaust manifold bracket snapped

front pads are low

front wipers juddering across screen

Pass 17 Dec 2007 14,574 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 12,504 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 UAO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UAO, 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 UAO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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