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AX03 RFE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,852 mi
Last recorded97,852 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 RFE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 97,852 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 96,272 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 96,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 93,121 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front plus both rear jacking point rubbers missing

Pass 21 Jun 2012 93,121 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front plus both rear jacking point rubbers missing

Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,681 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 89,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 84,609 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 84,609 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 79,409 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 49,705 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 33,298 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 33,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RFE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

AX03 RFE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is AX03 RFE safe to buy?

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