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AX03 ZXE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,008 mi
Last recorded172,008 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 ZXE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 172,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2011 161,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower wishbone rear facing bushes perished and movement

both front to rear of vehicle brake pipes rusty

both rear brake pipes very rusty

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to nearside outer sill

exhaust rusty

front screen stonechipped

long handbrake travel

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 15 Aug 2011 161,034 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower wishbone rear facing bushes perished and movement

both front to rear of vehicle brake pipes rusty

both rear brake pipes very rusty

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to nearside outer sill

exhaust rusty

front screen stonechipped

long handbrake travel

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Aug 2010 136,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes rusty

brake pedal rubber wearing

damage to nearside outer sill

front screen stonechipped

long handbrake travel

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 110,390 miles

N/S outer sill damaged

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 110,390 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

N/S outer sill damaged

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 93,293 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 77,161 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 60,245 miles

o/s/r tyre tread very low

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 ZXE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

AX03 ZXE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AX03 ZXE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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