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AX03 UTR

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,439 mi
Last recorded152,439 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 152,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 147,679 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 142,904 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 137,331 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 129,963 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 123,260 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 123,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 119,209 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 144,302 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 115,647 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,647 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 110,371 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 109,848 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 104,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 99,363 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 87,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 75,146 miles

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

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,730 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 49,879 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,879 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,031 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 36,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UTR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX03 UTR registered?

AX03 UTR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is AX03 UTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 UTR shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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