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DS03 AOB

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,230 mi
Last recorded156,230 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 AOB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 156,230 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 156,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2023 152,371 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 149,002 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 146,657 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 146,657 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 144,916 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 144,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 140,976 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 133,003 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 123,226 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 123,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 117,244 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 107,794 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 99,264 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,232 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,840 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 69,590 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 61,376 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,889 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,743 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 40,743 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,320 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 30,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DS03 AOB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DS03 AOB, 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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DS03 AOB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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