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PAT 135

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,568 mi
Last recorded110,568 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAT 135
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 110,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking on inner face.

offside front tyre slightly cracking in tread.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 104,807 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 8 Nov 2012 99,126 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2012 99,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 92,632 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

play in o/s/ steering arm

Pass 22 Sep 2010 81,652 miles

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)

brake pedal creeking

slight play in steering rack

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,873 miles

engine underbody plastic cover insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2009 71,873 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine underbody plastic cover insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,086 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 54,498 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,426 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 42,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/f tyre low

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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PAT 135 is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PAT 135, 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

How do I check the history of PAT 135?

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What year was PAT 135 registered?

PAT 135 is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is PAT 135 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAT 135 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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