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AX03 BYK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,185 mi
Last recorded127,185 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 127,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust poorly fitted but adequately supported

Fail 19 Jul 2019 127,104 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure positioned incorrectly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust poorly fitted but adequately supported

Pass 31 Jul 2018 125,086 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 118,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on the inside edge

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 110,974 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 104,643 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,209 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 90,964 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 84,992 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 80,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 75,623 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 71,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 71,297 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)

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

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 71,297 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 58,336 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has uneven tread

Pass 29 Jun 2006 51,890 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 BYK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BYK, 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 BYK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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