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AW03 DLE

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,365 mi
Last recorded70,365 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 DLE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,365 miles

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

brake pipes has surface corrosion

brake sensor warning light on dash

engine management light on dash

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Mar 2013 65,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 65,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 60,331 miles

front brake pads getting low advise new discs fitted with pads

rear exhaust box baffles loose in box

Fail 29 Feb 2012 60,289 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low advise new discs fitted with pads

rear exhaust box baffles loose in box

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,056 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 50,904 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,487 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,481 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,227 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 22,596 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,596 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 DLE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

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

Is AW03 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 DLE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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