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AX03 LMJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,853 mi
Last recorded59,853 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 LMJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 55,547 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 55,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 50,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,819 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2014 50,819 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,436 miles

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

corrosion on rear box

Pass 3 Jul 2010 46,930 miles

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 45,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 38,600 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 30,477 miles

front number plate cracked slightly secure and readable

slight play in both steering rack arm inner joints

Fail 12 May 2006 30,477 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight play in both steering rack arm inner joints

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 LMJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX03 LMJ registered?

AX03 LMJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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