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AX03 PZA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,419 mi
Last recorded100,419 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 PZA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,419 miles

MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 84,885 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

fuel system - tank strap's rusty

nsr tyre cracking on inner wall

Fail 22 Jul 2015 84,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

fuel system - tank strap's rusty

nsr tyre cracking on inner wall

Fail 9 Jul 2015 84,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,551 miles

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

play in both inner rack arms

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,283 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front discs worn/ corroded on inner face

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake disc worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,394 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 64,168 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 64,168 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 57,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,353 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 47,353 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,112 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,521 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 PZA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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