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AX03 HRL

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,391 mi
Last recorded89,391 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 HRL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 89,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,110 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 74,253 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 136,330 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 70,290 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,254 miles

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

n/s outer sill damaged.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 67,253 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

n/s outer sill damaged.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 65,384 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes and o/s/f to flexi suspect corroded but heavily copper greased making accurate inspection impossible,

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,006 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 61,991 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 57,185 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight play in the steering.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,185 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in the steering.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,790 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,282 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 41,967 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,125 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 HRL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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