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AX03 VXU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,867 mi
Last recorded157,867 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VXU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 157,867 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 151,738 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 151,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank retaing straps rusting

general wear on discs

holder on screen

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

n/s/r centre hub cap missing

non standard l.e.d. front lights fitted

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/r flexi brake pipe cable tied on

odd stickers on screen

plastic covers fitted over parts of susp.

possible under engine cover missing

rear ext. heat shield loose

slight damage to n/s/r light unit

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on inner wings (in engine bay)

surface rust on parts of susp.

toys & air freshners on int. mirror

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 23 Sep 2013 145,521 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 124,761 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 124,761 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 111,506 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 111,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,449 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 95,296 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,498 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,349 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,828 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,547 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 36,547 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust cat rattle

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 VXU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

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

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