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AX03 FOC

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,205 mi
Last recorded59,205 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,205 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

front strut tops are worn

nearside sill and door damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,647 miles

airbag light remaining illuminated

front tyres are worn

handbrake out of adjustment

nearside sill damaged

offside front strut top rough when turning

Fail 29 Feb 2012 52,647 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

airbag light remaining illuminated

front tyres are worn

handbrake out of adjustment

nearside sill damaged

offside front strut top rough when turning

Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,171 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 46,171 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,556 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 41,556 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 38,596 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 28,335 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 28,335 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 20,956 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 14,787 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FOC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FOC, 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 FOC registered?

AX03 FOC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is AX03 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 FOC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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