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AX03 PWL

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

121,162 mi
Last recorded121,162 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 PWL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 121,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2025 120,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2024 117,920 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 115,862 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 113,970 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 112,124 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer, slight blow, badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

small dent & paint damage nearside rear door shut, vehicle just been resprayed

Fail 1 May 2021 112,113 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer, slight blow, badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

small dent & paint damage nearside rear door shut, vehicle just been resprayed

Pass 2 May 2020 108,873 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 103,305 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 102,567 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 101,823 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 100,125 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 99,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,325 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 92,243 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,744 miles

Rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,649 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 55,210 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,639 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,991 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 PWL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PWL, 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 PWL registered?

AX03 PWL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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