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AX03 XRE

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

78,833 mi
Last recorded78,833 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XRE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,833 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 78,833 miles

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,434 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,127 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deterating in parts

Fail 3 Mar 2014 75,127 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deterating in parts

Pass 15 Feb 2013 66,779 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 45,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,843 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 34,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,684 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,218 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 XRE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold 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 XRE, 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 XRE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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