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AX03 UTN

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,453 mi
Last recorded145,453 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 UTN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 145,453 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 145,447 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2023 140,078 miles

slight blow on exhaust flexi

Pass 23 Apr 2022 134,065 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 128,890 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 128,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 121,777 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,451 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on underside of o/s rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe and assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake lever high

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass starting to discolour (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass starting to discolour (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 98,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass starting to discolour (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass starting to discolour (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 93,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Aug 2016 93,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,452 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 85,763 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,755 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 81,522 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 75,769 miles

Both front brake discs have corrosion on inner faces

Fail 2 Jun 2011 67,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,758 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 61,725 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 55,591 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 49,552 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 24 May 2007 40,337 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 33,191 miles

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

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

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 UTN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UTN, 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 UTN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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