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AW03 DSV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,968 mi
Last recorded102,968 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 DSV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 102,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front link pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower small crack on screen out of drivers view.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 96,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 96,820 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 89,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2012 55,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2011 41,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,809 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,003 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

front and rear brake pads are approximately 70 % worn

Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,351 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 25,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,104 miles

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

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 DSV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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The MOT history for AW03 DSV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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