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AX03 BZN

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,737 mi
Last recorded64,737 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 BZN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 64,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 63,431 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Steering & suspension components showing general age & corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2021 61,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints have slight play ()

Fail 26 Jul 2021 61,815 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Backbox rubber mounting split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints have slight play ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 59,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated causing the projected image to be poor

Nearside Front Inner brake disc face pitted & corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc pitted & corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated causing the projected image to be poor

Offside Front Inner brake disc face pitted & corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc pitted & corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,211 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 58,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,183 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,872 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 53,866 miles

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

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,796 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,145 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,276 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,047 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,342 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,895 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 34,978 miles

Handbrake travel

N/S ABS wiring lose and starting to rub on wheel

N/S/R tyre starting to wear uneven and has outer sidewall damage

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)

Oil leak

PAS rack and bottle weeping fluid

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

Pass 30 May 2008 29,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 May 2008 29,633 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,730 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 17,679 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 BZN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BZN, 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 BZN registered?

AX03 BZN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AX03 BZN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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