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AW03 AEC

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,140 mi
Last recorded66,140 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 AEC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,140 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine light on

front anti roll bar bushs worn

head lamps poor /aim

rear discs rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2014 66,140 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on

front anti roll bar bushs worn

head lamps poor /aim

rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,181 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 42,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 39,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 396,615 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,065 miles

N/s/f alloy inner rim bent in 2 places

Fail 11 Aug 2010 37,065 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/s/f alloy inner rim bent in 2 places

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,287 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,247 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 31,247 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long travel on h/brake-damage to n/s front wheel + tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AW03 AEC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AW03 AEC, 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 AW03 AEC registered?

AW03 AEC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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