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AX03 HCL

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,474 mi
Last recorded65,474 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 HCL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,474 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,798 miles

both front brake pipes corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

lazy n/s rear park brake.

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 57,796 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake pipes corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

lazy n/s rear park brake.

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,737 miles

air bag light on dash.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,317 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,530 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,106 miles

air bag light on dash.

top engine cover missing.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 33,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,187 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,001 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 22,582 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 22,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 HCL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

AX03 HCL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is AX03 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 HCL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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