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AX03 BYZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,675 mi
Last recorded59,675 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,675 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 57,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,415 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2012 53,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,630 miles

Coolant leak

all tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

rear exhaust mounting strap broken, rear exhaust is still supported securely

Fail 22 Feb 2011 50,630 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Coolant leak

all tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

rear exhaust mounting strap broken, rear exhaust is still supported securely

Fail 8 Feb 2010 44,155 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 8 Feb 2010 44,155 miles

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,396 miles

n/s/f wiper split

Fail 27 Jan 2009 43,396 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,804 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,075 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 BYZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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