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AX03 OOU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,608 mi
Last recorded144,608 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 OOU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 144,608 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f+n/s/f fog lamps not working

Fail 8 Aug 2014 144,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f+n/s/f fog lamps not working

Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,069 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 111,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f drive lamps inop

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,574 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 67,574 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise new wiper blades

Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 51,651 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 51,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,810 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 38,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,574 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 23,479 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

all four tyres worn on outer edges 2-3 mm

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 OOU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

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

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