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AX03 BYV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,793 mi
Last recorded53,793 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 BYV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,793 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to split

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators, n/s/f lower on stepped edges [215/55/16w]

engine smoking intermittantly

oil leak

slight judder on front brakes

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

water leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 53,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to split

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators, n/s/f lower on stepped edges [215/55/16w]

oil leak

slight judder on front brakes

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

water leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,822 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to split

exhaust back box corroded + blowing slightly

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on outer edge [215/55/16v]

o/s/r tyre worn to approx 2.5mm, nail in tread + started to crack

Fail 2 Mar 2012 49,822 miles

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to split

exhaust back box corroded + blowing slightly

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on outer edge [215/55/16v]

o/s/r tyre worn to approx 2.5mm, nail in tread + started to crack

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,329 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

exhaust back box started to corrode

exhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket broken

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 20 Feb 2010 36,024 miles

brake pad warning light on?

handbrake outer cover insecure

slight play in steering column?

Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,320 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 24,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 24,548 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,106 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 15,685 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 BYV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

AX03 BYV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AX03 BYV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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