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AW03 DHZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,225 mi
Last recorded109,225 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 DHZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 109,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside front top mount bearing creaking

Pass 13 Aug 2020 106,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front road wheel outer bead damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 13 Aug 2020 106,116 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front road wheel outer bead damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,597 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 98,843 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 98,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,625 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 93,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,193 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,683 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 83,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 74,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 70,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,347 miles

nearside front outer sill damaged

park brake lever travel getting high

tested wet

Fail 4 Aug 2011 66,347 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front outer sill damaged

park brake lever travel getting high

tested wet

Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,718 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,709 miles

nearside front bumper and sill damaged

rear brake padws low on reserve material

rear exhaust box 2nd skin deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,442 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 37,573 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,223 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 DHZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AW03 DHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AW03 DHZ registered?

AW03 DHZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is AW03 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 DHZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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