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AJ03 CNX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

227,283 mi
Last recorded227,283 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 CNX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 227,283 miles

Central Front Upper top strut mounts noisy

General corrosion under side

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 223,666 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 217,292 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 208,780 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage coming out of fluid bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight needs slightly adjusting

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

hand brake needs adjusting

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 30 Oct 2021 202,862 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

general corrosion on rear suspension

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2020 197,017 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured central (4.4.3 (a))

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2020 196,960 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured central (4.4.3 (a))

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 13 May 2019 191,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake warning light on

Fail 8 May 2019 190,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake warning light on

Pass 10 May 2018 185,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake low effort

n/s front brake binding

Pass 31 May 2017 180,568 miles

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

h/brake low effort

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 3 Jun 2016 168,504 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 157,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2015 157,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

exhaust heatshield loose and touching exhaust

Pass 16 May 2014 150,196 miles

slight movement in steering wheel

Fail 16 May 2014 150,196 miles

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

slight movement in steering wheel

Pass 23 May 2013 139,803 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

small chips in windscreen

washers poor operation[weak]

Pass 8 Jun 2012 129,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 129,958 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 116,868 miles

adv both rear tyres wearing on edges

adv cut to offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 3 May 2011 116,859 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

adv both rear tyres wearing on edges

adv cut to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 27 May 2010 100,923 miles

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

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

rusty b/pipes

Fail 27 May 2010 100,923 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rusty b/pipes

Pass 14 May 2009 85,708 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2009 85,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in front tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 70,343 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2007 55,034 miles

offside rear tyre 3mm!!

Pass 4 May 2006 37,001 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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AJ03 CNX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ03 CNX, 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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AJ03 CNX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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