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AX03 BUU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,593 mi
Last recorded69,593 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 BUU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 69,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front both front shockers corroded

Front front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear subframe and arms corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2021 69,589 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front both front shockers corroded

Front front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear subframe and arms corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,599 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Slight leak (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area close to trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipe to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipe to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area close to trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Suspension and subframe components all corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 69,599 miles

Battery insecure Terminals also loose (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Slight leak (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area close to trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipe to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipe to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area close to trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Suspension and subframe components all corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 62,746 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe to brake rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack end boot (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Control arm/spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe to brake rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Control arm/spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 62,746 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe to brake rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack end boot (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Control arm/spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe to brake rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Control arm/spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,378 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,805 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 47,398 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 45,337 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 41,802 miles

NSR Tyre tread getting low (3mm)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR Tyre tread getting low (3-4mm)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 38,501 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 38,501 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 34,730 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 34,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,672 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2007 25,498 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer outer casing deteriorated. Not blowing.

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 25,498 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer outer casing deteriorated. Not blowing.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,887 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 19,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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 BUU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BUU, 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 BUU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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