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AX03 RCU

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,327 mi
Last recorded117,327 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 RCU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,327 miles

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning fronts (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

handbraketravel

Fail 29 May 2019 117,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbraketravel

Pass 22 May 2018 114,751 miles

Handbrake travel

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 110,546 miles

oil leak handbrake travel inner joints

Fail 3 Apr 2017 110,545 miles

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

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

oil leak handbrake travel inner joints

Pass 18 Mar 2016 107,389 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 95,097 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2013 87,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 79,137 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,296 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 70,296 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,560 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 61,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,302 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,939 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,349 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 27,220 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 RCU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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