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AX03 AWZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,410 mi
Last recorded60,410 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 60,410 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 60,410 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 60,331 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 60,331 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,215 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,567 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2016 57,480 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 57,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust by normal methods (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,186 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,112 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,954 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 52,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,749 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,139 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 51,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,413 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,815 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,338 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 43,331 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2007 34,191 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 23,581 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 AWZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AX03 AWZ, 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 AWZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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