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OV03 RVK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,758 mi
Last recorded186,758 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 RVK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 186,758 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 186,758 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 178,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Both tyres worn outside central 3/4 but not showing ply or cord

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn outside central 3/4 but not showing ply or cord

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 178,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Both tyres worn outside central 3/4 but not showing ply or cord

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn outside central 3/4 but not showing ply or cord

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 168,776 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 168,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 158,046 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 158,045 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 144,577 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 144,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 136,119 miles

tailbox outer casing corroded

rear discs corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

handbrake travel high

inner front pads look low

Pass 28 Oct 2011 125,803 miles

wiper tips split but still clearing

Fail 26 Oct 2011 125,772 miles

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

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

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

inner front pads looks low

o/s rear tyre getting low

wiper tips split but still clearing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 115,554 miles

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

passenger wiper blade split

rear discs corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2009 97,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs corrosion ring

Pass 2 Nov 2007 57,340 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 41,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,552 miles

BOTH FRONT TYERS WEARING INNER OUTER EDGES JUST WITHIN SPEC OF MOT ADVISE

N/S/R TYER WEARING OUTER EDGE JUST WITHIN SPEC OF MOT ADVISE

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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OV03 RVK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OV03 RVK, 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 OV03 RVK registered?

OV03 RVK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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