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AX03 OAC

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,312 mi
Last recorded80,312 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 OAC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 80,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded As Marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded As marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 77,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre perrished

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 75,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre perrished

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 72,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both power steering belt and alternator belt deteriated

coolant leak from radiator

emissions reading: co - 0.06, hc - 14, lambda - 1.015, idle co - 0.01 ( printer failed )

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Jul 2013 65,175 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both power steering belt and alternator belt deteriated

coolant leak from radiator

emissions reading: co - 0.06, hc - 14, lambda - 1.015, idle co - 0.01 ( printer failed )

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,147 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 58,138 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,296 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)

both rear brake discs very poor condition

bthe front brake discs poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2010 42,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,467 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,882 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,279 miles

front tyres on limit

park brake travel high

rear brake discs pitted outer sides

rear tyres worn

Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake travel high

Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,637 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 OAC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAC, 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 OAC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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