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AX03 OVM

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,667 mi
Last recorded102,667 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,667 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CONPONENTS CORRODED AND DETERIATED

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 102,667 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CONPONENTS CORRODED AND DETERIATED

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,902 miles

E/OIL LEVEL LOW /SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 86,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

E/OIL LEVEL LOW /SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,995 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 64,995 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,354 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 40,479 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,860 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,245 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,704 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight weep from rack

Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,283 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 25,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,649 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,585 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 OVM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OVM, 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 OVM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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