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AX03 XJJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,278 mi
Last recorded73,278 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,278 miles

E M LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE /CENTER PIPE JOINT (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FLEX-ROUND TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 73,278 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing RETAINING CLIP MISSING (3.5.1j)

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

E M LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE /CENTER PIPE JOINT (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FLEX-ROUND TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 66,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 63,990 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 63,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 16 Jul 2012 62,457 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 62,453 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,064 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 58,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,720 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,582 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 26,077 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,429 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 XJJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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