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AV53 WVF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,815 mi
Last recorded172,815 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 WVF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 172,815 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 172,799 miles

Front Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 163,742 miles

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

bulb warning light on all bulbs working ok

Pass 28 Jun 2016 150,531 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 135,487 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 124,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 124,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,859 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,939 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded. Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 89,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded. Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 73,615 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,899 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 51,899 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,330 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,584 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,916 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 WVF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WVF, 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 WVF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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