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AX03 XNS

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,280 mi
Last recorded143,280 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 143,280 miles

Both front suspension top mounts grabbing slightly

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 143,280 miles

Both front suspension top mounts grabbing slightly

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 115,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seats folded down ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,615 miles

Brake pedal rubber incomplete, but secure

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber incomplete, but secure

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and tyre tread is feathered

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,727 miles

both front tyre conditions

Fail 23 Apr 2015 65,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyre conditions

Pass 26 Apr 2014 48,328 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 29,629 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 28,118 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 26,325 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,327 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 17,175 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,945 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 XNS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

AX03 XNS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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