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AX03 HGL

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,437 mi
Last recorded81,437 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 81,437 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 81,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 79,996 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 79,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,491 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 78,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,528 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,355 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,841 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 68,727 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 68,726 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,444 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,474 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,405 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 62,405 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,769 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing/worn on outer edge

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

Pass 25 May 2010 54,144 miles

wear lips on front brake discs pads still o.k

Pass 12 May 2009 49,456 miles

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

front anti roll bar loose in bushes on chassis

Fail 11 May 2009 49,456 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front anti roll bar loose in bushes on chassis

Pass 19 May 2008 42,826 miles

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn slight leak from n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 9 May 2007 35,083 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 27,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HGL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

AX03 HGL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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