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AX03 HNC

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,586 mi
Last recorded99,586 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 HNC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 99,586 miles

engine stabilizer worn

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 99,580 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

engine stabilizer worn

Pass 2 Oct 2019 97,208 miles

Front both front shock absorber top mounts notchy

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 97,201 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front both front shock absorber top mounts notchy

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 92,915 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 92,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 88,236 miles

BOTH front strut top mount bearings noisy

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rear (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH front tyres wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 88,218 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH sides (1.7.5a)

BOTH front strut top mount bearings noisy

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rear (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH front tyres wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,083 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,864 miles

Stickers on headlamp lens

Fail 4 Sep 2015 81,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Stickers on headlamp lens

Pass 4 Sep 2014 77,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,113 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Back Box Rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2011 66,253 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,253 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 58,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,028 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,144 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,124 miles

Air bag light stays on

Fail 23 May 2007 41,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 41,636 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 27,685 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 HNC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HNC, 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 HNC registered?

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

Is AX03 HNC safe to buy?

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