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AX03 RCZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,201 mi
Last recorded102,201 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 102,201 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 102,201 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,281 miles

Rear Suspension lower Arms corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 93,281 miles

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

Rear Suspension lower Arms corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 82,691 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 74,092 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 74,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,060 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 64,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 56,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,696 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 46,230 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 46,230 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 38,423 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 38,423 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,246 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,894 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 24,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,346 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 13,293 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 RCZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RCZ, 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 RCZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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