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AX03 BZR

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,887 mi
Last recorded114,887 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 BZR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 114,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front surport bearing noisey

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

Rear bumper damage

Pass 29 May 2018 104,741 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake travel high

rear bumper damage

slight noise n/s front top strut mount

surface corrosion to all brake disc

Fail 7 Apr 2017 90,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake travel high

rear bumper damage

slight noise n/s front top strut mount

surface corrosion to all brake disc

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,338 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,652 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box badley corroded but not blowing

Fail 19 Jun 2013 57,641 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box badley corroded but not blowing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,491 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 52,187 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 45,494 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 40,756 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,806 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)

Pass 9 May 2007 30,409 miles

both front tyres worn on edge of tyres

front discs corroded on edge

Pass 9 May 2006 24,750 miles

handbrake slight travel

rear brake discs corroded

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 BZR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BZR, 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 BZR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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