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AB03 GAZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,345 mi
Last recorded74,345 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 GAZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,345 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 74,343 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 63,539 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,268 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,696 miles

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

offside hand brake effort half of nearside

Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,441 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,209 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight flat spot on both rear tyres.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 35,134 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,525 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear parking brake effort slightly †low but operating handbrake at present.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,500 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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AB03 GAZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AB03 GAZ, 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 AB03 GAZ registered?

AB03 GAZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is AB03 GAZ safe to buy?

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