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AX03 LKU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,617 mi
Last recorded49,617 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,617 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

headlamps faded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 49,617 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 48,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded & in poor condition

exhaust shield loose

handbrake travel high

headlamps faded

suspension gaiters perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2018 48,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

corrosion on brake discs

exhaust in poor condition

handbrake travel high

headlamps faded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,505 miles

center rear brake lamp detached

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

handbrake travel high

headlamp lenses fading

Fail 8 Aug 2017 47,505 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

center rear brake lamp detached

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

handbrake travel high

headlamp lenses fading

Pass 25 Jul 2016 46,717 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,247 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs pitting

both rear brake discs pitting

Fail 28 Jul 2015 46,247 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs pitting

both rear brake discs pitting

Pass 2 Aug 2014 45,480 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs pitting

offside front brake disc showing borderline fluctuation during roller brake test

Fail 2 Aug 2014 45,480 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs pitting

offside front brake disc showing borderline fluctuation during roller brake test

Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,352 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 43,494 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,256 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 37,991 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,991 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,912 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,426 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,284 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 LKU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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