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AX03 XHP

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,074 mi
Last recorded116,074 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XHP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 115,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 104,609 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 104,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 93,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 82,729 miles

both front tyres have slight flat spots on inner edges of tread and starting to crack slightly in tread

n/s/r tyre has slight flat spots on inner edge of tread and starting to crack in tread slightly

o/s/r tyre starting to crack slightlt in tread

rear exhaust silencer weakening

slight blow on exhaust front joint

Pass 11 Jun 2010 82,288 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,735 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 71,755 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,411 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 39,280 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 XHP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

AX03 XHP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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