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AX03 BYY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,405 mi
Last recorded94,405 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 94,405 miles

advise both front indicator bulbs starting to flash white light recommend bulb replacement

advise nearside and offside rear brake pipes started corrosion process

Fail 22 Dec 2020 94,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing cover boots split and perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing cover boots split and perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise both front indicator bulbs starting to flash white light recommend bulb replacement

advise nearside and offside rear brake pipes started corrosion process

Pass 19 Jun 2019 79,329 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 74,552 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 70,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front indicator lamp loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,601 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel tank re-straining strap rusting

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres perishing

Slight wear to edge of brake pedal rubber

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Sub-frames & attachments rusting

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 65,601 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet (6.4.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel tank re-straining strap rusting

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres perishing

Slight wear to edge of brake pedal rubber

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Sub-frames & attachments rusting

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 65,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Os wiper rubber splitting

Slight perishing to rear tryres

Surface rust to rear suspension arms

Pass 6 May 2014 64,518 miles

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

Slight blow from exhaust manifold

Slight surface rust to rear brake pipes

Slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 28 May 2013 62,445 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 62,443 miles

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

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

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

Osf tyre perishing & 2mm

Pass 14 May 2012 59,179 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

braker rubber worn

rear exhaust corroded

wiper rubbers poor

Pass 6 May 2011 54,878 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wipers splitting

brake pade rubber worn slightly

slight wear on n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,513 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 43,014 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,679 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 31,471 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 23,453 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 BYY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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