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AX03 ZZB

2003 Rover 75

Red Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,235 mi
Last recorded142,235 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 ZZB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 142,235 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Front strut top bearings slightly stiff /rough

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Surface corrosion rear under sill areas

Pass 20 Jul 2015 124,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2014 117,111 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes are split which is allowing some movement

nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread area

possible oil leaks in the engine bay

rear silencer is corroded, holed and leaking

slight contamination on both number plates

Fail 30 Jun 2014 117,068 miles

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

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes are split which is allowing some movement

dashboard engine check light is lit. The engine also appears to run rough at idle

nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread area

possible oil leaks in the engine bay

rear silencer is corroded, holed and leaking

slight contamination on both number plates

Pass 4 Jul 2013 109,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust system is corroded. This is mainly the rear silencer section which also has a slight leak

possible minor oil leak in the engine bay

Pass 6 Jul 2012 101,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 91,579 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,056 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 80,846 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 72,546 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 72,368 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,608 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 55,421 miles

handbrake travel requires adjusting

Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,843 miles

hand brake travel requires adjusting

Fail 17 Jul 2006 40,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

hand brake travel requires adjusting

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 ZZB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZZB, 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 ZZB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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