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AE03 LXJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,055 mi
Last recorded48,055 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 LXJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,055 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 48,052 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 46,452 miles

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

Rear o/s brake disc corroding-not affecting braking efficiency but may need replacing soon

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,452 miles

Rear o/s brake disc corroding-not affecting braking efficiency but may need replacing soon

Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,400 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,676 miles

Rear o/s brake disc corroding-not affecting braking efficiency but may need replacing soon

Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,676 miles

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

Rear o/s brake disc corroding-not affecting braking efficiency but may need replacing soon

Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,037 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 40,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,556 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,779 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 28,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,270 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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AE03 LXJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE03 LXJ, 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 AE03 LXJ registered?

AE03 LXJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AE03 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 LXJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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