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AX03 HFD

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,102 mi
Last recorded78,102 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 HFD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 78,102 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle to rear slight surface corrosion

Fail 22 May 2023 78,090 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle to rear slight surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2022 72,895 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 69,253 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACES O/S AND N/S FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 64,603 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,543 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,950 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 51,155 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,778 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,173 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,940 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 42,784 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 37,886 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 34,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 34,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 32,545 miles

Front Number plate cracked.

Fail 8 May 2009 30,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 30,537 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 26,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 23,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2006 19,503 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 19,503 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 HFD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

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

Is AX03 HFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 HFD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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