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AW03 AFN

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,593 mi
Last recorded105,593 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 AFN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,593 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pad anti rattle spring missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 105,581 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pad anti rattle spring missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight pattern poor

Pass 28 Mar 2019 105,110 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank straps corroded

head light patterns poor

Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,724 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 102,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,565 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 99,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,203 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 96,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 90,842 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 90,842 miles

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 87,812 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 87,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2011 72,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 72,942 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 64,793 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,476 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 49,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 49,098 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,217 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,329 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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AW03 AFN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AW03 AFN, 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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AW03 AFN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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