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AX03 UVW

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,767 mi
Last recorded62,767 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 62,767 miles

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 62,767 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 58,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s and o.s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,323 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2018 54,323 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 53,024 miles

All road tyres slightly perished and 2008 tyres

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 53,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

All road tyres slightly perished and 2008 tyres

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,560 miles

signs of fuel leak around tank.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 51,544 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 [from front to around tank] (3.6.B.2c)

signs of fuel leak around tank.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,153 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,622 miles

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

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

some brake pedal travel.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,164 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,179 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,138 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,211 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,601 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Rear discs have light surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,108 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,321 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 UVW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

AX03 UVW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is AX03 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 UVW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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