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AX03 FMD

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,664 mi
Last recorded99,664 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FMD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,664 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracking side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 99,664 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracking side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 98,439 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 98,438 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 97,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe under wheel arch covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe under wheel arch covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 95,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under seal on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,581 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 89,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 86,467 miles

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2014 82,507 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 82,505 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 77,975 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 73,398 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 67,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,006 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,752 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 43,662 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 33,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 24,383 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 FMD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FMD, 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 FMD registered?

AX03 FMD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is AX03 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 FMD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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