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AW03 DTV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

67,463 mi
Last recorded67,463 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 67,463 miles

rear exhaust shrowd insucure

Fail 15 May 2015 67,461 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust shrowd insucure

Pass 16 May 2014 66,041 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 66,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,330 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

exhoust rubber on rear silencer slit, still supporting

Fail 1 Sep 2012 64,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

exhoust rubber on rear silencer slit, still supporting

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,483 miles

air bag light on dash

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 54,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,214 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 50,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,903 miles

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2009 47,816 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edge

advise hand brake high

Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,621 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,408 miles

aux drive belt perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,955 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 22,955 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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 DTV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DTV, 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 DTV registered?

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

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