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AX03 CLN

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,692 mi
Last recorded101,692 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 CLN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 101,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 98,089 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 98,088 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 94,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 90,480 miles

Exhaust back box and clamp deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,063 miles

exhaust back box and clamp deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2017 86,028 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven

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

Offside Front tyre various sidewall damage

exhaust back box and clamp deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2015 77,897 miles

Back exhaust box strap broken but been repaired with wire so still fully secure at the time of test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

The nearside rear tyre misshaped on the inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake near reserve travel

Rear o/s tyre worn on the inside edge

Rear silencer outer casing corroded and holed + minor exhaust leak

Rear silencer support band broken. However, silencer is secure @ time of test

Fail 2 Apr 2014 73,954 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake near reserve travel

Rear o/s tyre worn on the inside edge

Rear silencer outer casing corroded and holed + minor exhaust leak

Rear silencer support band broken. However, silencer is secure @ time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 May 2012 62,672 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,032 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,351 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

rear tyres showing wear on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,263 miles

front tyres 4mm approx

rear pads are 70% worn

Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,972 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 40,972 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 33,307 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 CLN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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