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AX03 ORZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

45,940 mi
Last recorded45,940 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 45,940 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 27 Jun 2025 43,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d- bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 42,328 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 41,279 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 41,279 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 39,451 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 37,617 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 35,936 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 34,977 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,341 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 31,629 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 29,819 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 29,819 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,354 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,048 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,173 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,341 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,494 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,532 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,438 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,368 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,108 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 ORZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 ORZ, 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 ORZ registered?

AX03 ORZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is AX03 ORZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 ORZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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