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AX03 BMV

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,885 mi
Last recorded75,885 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 BMV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 75,885 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,887 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Jul 2020 73,954 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 73,954 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres have deep perishing in tread down to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 72,690 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 69,594 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 69,594 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,422 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,711 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,079 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,318 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 38,184 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,814 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,366 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2011 29,593 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,335 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,388 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 24,654 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 22,171 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,541 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 BMV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BMV, 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 AX03 BMV registered?

AX03 BMV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is AX03 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 BMV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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