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AX03 LHR

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,220 mi
Last recorded94,220 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 94,220 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

airbag light on

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

nearside front tyre worn close to cords on outer edge

Fail 1 Feb 2013 94,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

airbag light on

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

nearside front tyre worn close to cords on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2012 88,748 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag light on

Fail 2 Feb 2012 88,748 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag light on

Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,862 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 79,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,373 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2010 61,373 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,954 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,597 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 42,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,809 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 24,750 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 LHR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LHR, 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 LHR registered?

AX03 LHR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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