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AX03 XKP

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,287 mi
Last recorded73,287 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XKP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 73,287 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear through clip at back of front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 72,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion to body and components

Fail 15 Jul 2019 72,186 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ( trailing arm mount ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear abs wiring loose

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion to body and components

Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,026 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Handbrake performance low OS, no reserve travel.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,802 miles

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Generally corroded underneath, suspension arms, axle beam etc.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 65,670 miles

Front anti roll bar links seizing and noisy

Poor headlamp pattern both sides - lenses deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 65,635 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front anti roll bar links seizing and noisy

Poor headlamp pattern both sides - lenses deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,741 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside sill panel damaged

offside front suspension leg top mount starting to seize

Fail 13 Jul 2015 62,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside sill panel damaged

offside front suspension leg top mount starting to seize

Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

front tyres different size to rear

nearside sill panel damaged

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 58,744 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

front tyres different size to rear

nearside sill panel damaged

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,171 miles

Back exhaust box crusty

Creak from brake pedal

OS front brake slightly slow

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,968 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

nearside sill panel damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,051 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 47,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,423 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 44,423 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,516 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,422 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,641 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 31,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,173 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 25,173 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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 XKP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XKP, 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 XKP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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