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EX03 OAM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

215,851 mi
Last recorded215,851 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 OAM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 215,851 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 197,540 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and back box de-laminating (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Inner Mudguard insecure ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear lens not fitted correctly

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 197,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and back box de-laminating (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Inner Mudguard insecure ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear lens not fitted correctly

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 180,460 miles

handbrake poor operation

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Dec 2015 180,452 miles

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

215 70 15 commecial tyres fitted all round

both headlamp lens slightly cloudy

brake servo week

exhaust back box delaminating

n/s front antiroll bar rubber boot perished

o/s rear side light slightly dull

Pass 17 Dec 2014 172,638 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 168,164 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 159,409 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 115,485 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 73,682 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,389 miles

handbrake travel high

lower arm rear bushes poor

slight corrosion to rear disc

Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,611 miles

n/s front jacking pad is missing

rear brake disc surface are corroded

signs of engine oil leak

slight movement in steering column mounting

Fail 3 Jul 2008 66,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front jacking pad is missing

rear brake disc surface are corroded

signs of engine oil leak

slight movement in steering column mounting

Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,906 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 56,345 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 45,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EX03 OAM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EX03 OAM, 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 EX03 OAM registered?

EX03 OAM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EX03 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 OAM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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