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AX03 UUC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,513 mi
Last recorded90,513 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 UUC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 90,513 miles

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

Offside Front worn on edges but stepped design

Offside Rear deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2014 89,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre is deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,270 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 87,270 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,268 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,382 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,509 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 71,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 64,517 miles

1lt engine oil used

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2009 64,517 miles

1lt engine oil used

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,500 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 56,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 54,180 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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 UUC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UUC, 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 UUC registered?

AX03 UUC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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