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AX03 LME

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,797 mi
Last recorded88,797 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 LME
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 88,797 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 88,441 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 81,662 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering bottle hose (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 81,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering bottle hose (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,769 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 78,769 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,780 miles

Front tyres wearing on outter edge

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,878 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,752 miles

items removed from windscreen prior to test

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outter edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,530 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,732 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 51,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,682 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 41,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,985 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 38,555 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 38,555 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,468 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 33,468 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,323 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,912 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,172 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 LME is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LME, 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 LME registered?

AX03 LME is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is AX03 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 LME shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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