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MY03 RAB

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,742 mi
Last recorded176,742 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY03 RAB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 176,742 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 168,889 miles

small stonechip on windscreen

Fail 15 Apr 2014 168,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small stonechip on windscreen

Fail 17 Dec 2013 167,019 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 167,019 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 16,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2012 16,092 miles

small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2011 151,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 142,580 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 142,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 135,145 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 127,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 127,462 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 111,887 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 99,669 miles

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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MY03 RAB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MY03 RAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MY03 RAB registered?

MY03 RAB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is MY03 RAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY03 RAB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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