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AX03 RXH

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,873 mi
Last recorded97,873 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 RXH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 97,873 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 97,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 93,482 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing from the edges

both front wipers slightly smearing

nearside rear tyre worn/balding from the outer shoulder

Fail 18 Jun 2018 93,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (rear facing ) bush worn+broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (rear facing) bush worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing from the edges

both front wipers slightly smearing

nearside rear tyre worn/balding from the outer shoulder

offside rear tyre has a nail +tyre very low in air pressure

Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,738 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,379 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 82,379 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing slightly

rear exhaust box /pipe corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 78,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing slightly

rear exhaust box /pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,287 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 74,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,910 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

(strong advice) offside front tyre tred has a serious deep crack

Fail 12 Jun 2013 68,910 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

(strong advice) offside front tyre tred has a serious deep crack

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,454 miles

(strong advice) offside front tyre tread has a serious cracks+ tyre wearing low

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag warning lamp indicate fault

both front wiper blade smearing slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2012 64,454 miles

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

(strong advice) offside front tyre tread has a serious cracks+ tyre wearing low

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag warning lamp indicate fault

both front wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on dash

both headlamp have convertors fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2011 56,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on dash

both headlamp have convertors fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,182 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre worn too 2 1/2mm-3mm

Fail 18 Jun 2009 44,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre worn too 2 1/2mm-3mm

Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,109 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leaks and engine noisy

Fail 24 Jun 2008 39,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leaks and engine noisy

Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,898 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,200 miles

air bag lamp stying on †

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 RXH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RXH, 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 RXH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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