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AX03 WCG

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,430 mi
Last recorded126,430 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 WCG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 126,430 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 117,442 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 115,188 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 115,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 110,090 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 103,368 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 97,856 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 97,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,893 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 91,893 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 82,617 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,613 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,348 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 64,348 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,087 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 46,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,303 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,797 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,017 miles

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 WCG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WCG, 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 WCG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AX03 WCG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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