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AX03 OTM

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,032 mi
Last recorded90,032 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 87,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer box corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 83,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber slightly split

exhaust rear silencer box corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 21 May 2012 78,654 miles

exhaust deteriorated and corroded [rear]

Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,384 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 70,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 67,428 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 67,420 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,888 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 57,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre uneven

Pass 23 May 2006 42,578 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 OTM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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