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AX03 OGV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,254 mi
Last recorded117,254 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 117,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 117,246 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 115,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65zr16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 115,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65zr16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,962 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 108,571 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 May 2015 108,571 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 101,500 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 May 2013 92,304 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 92,303 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2012 83,894 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 83,892 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outter edges so possibly requires front wheel alighnment check

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 May 2011 75,296 miles

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

near side rear tyre getting low

off side rear tyre getting low

Pass 26 May 2011 75,296 miles

near side rear tyre getting low

off side rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2010 67,314 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,214 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,003 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,653 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 20,732 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 OGV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OGV, 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 OGV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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