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AX03 WCT

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,711 mi
Last recorded93,711 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 93,711 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

engine leaking oil

nearside wiper starting to split

Fail 7 Mar 2016 93,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint possible hub worn (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

bulb out warning illuminated on dash , obligatory lights function correctly

engine leaking oil

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,151 miles

travel in handbrake lever

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to n/s/r quarter panel

front and rear brake discs worn

front strut top mounts noisey

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear inner tread areas slightly out of shape

steering rack damp

Fail 18 Mar 2015 82,641 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to n/s/r quarter panel

front and rear brake discs worn

front strut top mounts noisey

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear inner tread areas slightly out of shape

steering rack damp

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,227 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 71,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Mar 2013 59,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,101 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake pads 70% worn

slight score to osr brake disc outer face

Fail 26 Mar 2012 56,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake pads 70% worn

slight score to osr brake disc outer face

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,542 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,191 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,813 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,793 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,976 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,871 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 WCT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WCT, 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 WCT registered?

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

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