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AX03 FPE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,063 mi
Last recorded85,063 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 85,063 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS - BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 85,063 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS - BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 80,779 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 76,645 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 73,807 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 73,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front part (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 71,125 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 71,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 67,181 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 67,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 65,226 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 65,226 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 May 2017 63,092 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 May 2016 60,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 22 May 2015 57,725 miles

Front to rear barke pipes corroded

O/s/f and n/s/r brake pads wearing thin, also discs lipped and corroded. Advise replacement at next service

O/s/f tyre slightly cracked

Fail 15 May 2015 57,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front to rear barke pipes corroded

O/s/f and n/s/r brake pads wearing thin, also discs lipped and corroded. Advise replacement at next service

O/s/f tyre slightly cracked

Pass 8 May 2014 53,632 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge 195/65/15 v

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 53,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge 195/65/15 v

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 48,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,435 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 41,382 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 35,346 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 28,181 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 20 May 2008 25,098 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 19,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 13,163 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 FPE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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