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AW03 DOU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,966 mi
Last recorded91,966 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 DOU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,966 miles

all brake discs and pads getting low and heavily corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

osf anti roll bar link as a slight hole in it

rear coil springs have a small section of spring broke. not dangerous

Fail 19 Feb 2016 91,966 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

all brake discs and pads getting low and heavily corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

osf anti roll bar link as a slight hole in it

Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,740 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 90,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 90,722 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 70,973 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 70,973 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,879 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 65,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,185 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,661 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,701 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 36,795 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 36,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 36,782 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 33,437 miles

Handbrake travel high.

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 DOU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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