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AV03 XRK

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,320 mi
Last recorded78,320 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XRK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,320 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 74,982 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 72,018 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 71,848 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no spare wheel

Pass 19 May 2009 57,811 miles

Rear exhaust mounting repaired with wire

Pass 29 May 2008 41,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet hard to open

Fail 29 May 2008 41,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet hard to open

Pass 3 May 2007 20,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 16,238 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 16,238 miles

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

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

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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AV03 XRK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV03 XRK, 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 AV03 XRK registered?

AV03 XRK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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