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AX03 XMP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,822 mi
Last recorded37,822 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 37,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under vehicle covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle undersealed.

Pass 28 Mar 2025 37,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under vehicle covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Jacking block missing.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 37,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp dim

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake wear sensor wiring broken & fouling on tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low - 19%

Pass 23 Nov 2022 37,028 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of both front brake pipes out to flexible hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Dec 2021 34,331 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished and cracked. 215/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,805 miles

All front and rear suspension components painted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Complete under carriage painted

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tearing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 26,916 miles

Complete under carriage coated in underseal including front and rear suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre damaged in tread area

Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,482 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 25,439 miles

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

park brake lever travel becoming high,though still has reserve

surface corrosion on all four brake discs in areas

Fail 23 Dec 2011 25,439 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

park brake lever travel becoming high,though still has reserve

surface corrosion on all four brake discs in areas

Pass 10 Dec 2010 25,411 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 25,411 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,397 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,860 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 21,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,556 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 XMP 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 87.5%.

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 XMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX03 XMP registered?

AX03 XMP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is AX03 XMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 XMP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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