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AW03 DKX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,628 mi
Last recorded106,628 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 DKX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 106,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 105,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 105,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 100,572 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 20 Jul 2020 100,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bearing rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Roughness in top strut bearing.

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Roughness in top strut bearing.

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 85,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Roughness in top strut bearing.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Roughness in top strut bearing.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 83,454 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes at rear

n/s front and rear tyres bald/wearing on outer edges

Fail 23 May 2017 83,454 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes at rear

n/s front and rear tyres bald/wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 May 2016 73,556 miles

n/s/r tyre worn very low on the outer edge

Fail 24 May 2016 73,556 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn very low on the outer edge

Pass 27 May 2015 63,413 miles

n/s/f tyre worn very low on the inner edge and low on the outer edge

o/s/f tyre is bald on the inner edge

rear number plate loose at the n/s

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,908 miles

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear

damage to screen

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

rear silencer deteriorating outer skin

slight handbrake travel

with weight on vehicle and steering shock-front springs noisey in mounts

Fail 5 Jun 2014 53,908 miles

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

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

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear

damage to screen

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

rear silencer deteriorating outer skin

slight handbrake travel

with weight on vehicle and steering shock-front springs noisey in mounts

Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,273 miles

Outer covering of rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 25 Jul 2013 45,273 miles

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

Outer covering of rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,165 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 45,160 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,904 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,390 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,002 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 27,630 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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AW03 DKX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AW03 DKX, 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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AW03 DKX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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