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AE03 LXT

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

35,182 mi
Last recorded35,182 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 LXT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 35,182 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 35,182 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 35,178 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 35,007 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 35,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 34,620 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre's are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 34,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 34,109 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 33,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 33,226 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reversing lights in-op poss switch

Fail 23 Aug 2018 33,226 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reversing lights in-op poss switch

Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,167 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,776 miles

Nearside Front tyre has splits due to age

Nearside Rear tyre has splits due to age

Offside Front tyre has split due to age

Offside Rear tyre has splits due to age

Fail 25 Aug 2016 32,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boots split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has splits due to age

Nearside Rear tyre has splits due to age

Offside Front tyre has split due to age

Offside Rear tyre has splits due to age

Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,251 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,004 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 30,243 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 30,243 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 29,704 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 29,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,514 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,067 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,151 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,012 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,011 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 21,959 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 LXT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AE03 LXT, 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 LXT registered?

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

Is AE03 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 LXT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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