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AX03 NZR

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,367 mi
Last recorded71,367 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 71,367 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 71,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,826 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 67,826 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 64,804 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,962 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre perished

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2014 63,960 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre perished

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

rear silencer deterating and rear bracket snapped repaired by locking wire

Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,500 miles

rear silencer deterating and strap wired up but secure

Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,216 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 52,216 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,354 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 50,353 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,326 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 38,521 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 38,514 miles

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

Advise both washer jets only partialy working.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 30,463 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 30,463 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 May 2006 21,165 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 21,146 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

damage on offside rear door

nearside aim on upper limit

slight brake noise from rear wheels when spun

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 NZR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NZR, 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 NZR registered?

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

Is AX03 NZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 NZR shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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