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AX03 AWY

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,019 mi
Last recorded119,019 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 AWY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 119,019 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 119,019 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 115,205 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 115,205 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 111,983 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 111,953 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 111,878 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 106,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 106,296 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 99,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre valve leaking

rear silencer box badly corroded but not yet leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2012 99,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre valve leaking

rear silencer box badly corroded but not yet leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2011 93,343 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 87,097 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,888 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,860 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,635 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 38,601 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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AX03 AWY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX03 AWY, 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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AX03 AWY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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