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AW03 DRX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,395 mi
Last recorded84,395 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 DRX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,395 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,474 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slightly rough on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slightly rough on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

both headlamps lightly misted beam image just met requirements

Fail 27 Jul 2016 80,473 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear joint to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slightly rough on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slightly rough on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

both headlamps lightly misted beam image just met requirements

Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 79,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,278 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front strut top bearings stiff

both front wiperblades split

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder

Fail 29 Jul 2013 78,278 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front strut top bearings stiff

both front wiperblades split

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,677 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 75,449 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,283 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 63,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 63,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 55,416 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING WEAR ON THE OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,416 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING WEAR ON THE OUTER EDGE

Fail 26 Aug 2008 48,110 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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,110 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 25 Aug 2007 39,461 miles

handbrake has long travel

Pass 26 Aug 2006 30,587 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 DRX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AW03 DRX, 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 AW03 DRX registered?

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

Is AW03 DRX safe to buy?

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