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AX03 ZZJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,638 mi
Last recorded94,638 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 ZZJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 94,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also has splits in the tread ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 94,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also has splits in the tread ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 91,786 miles

EM light on

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nail in near side rear tyre

near side rear tyre tread split

Fail 29 Sep 2015 91,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215x55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (8.2.3)

nail in near side rear tyre

near side rear tyre tread split

EM light on

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,445 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 85,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,233 miles

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

both front wipers

Fail 15 Aug 2013 80,140 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

wipers not checked

Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,407 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 65,996 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 65,996 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,117 miles

heat sheild at rear above exhaust loose

n/s wiper split

o/s/r jack block missing

Fail 29 Jun 2010 63,117 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heat sheild at rear above exhaust loose

n/s wiper split

o/s/r jack block missing

Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,223 miles

exhaust back box badly corroded

n/s/f tyre on legal limmit 1.6mm outter edge

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm tread

rear pads on limmit 1.6mm-2mm thick need changed sortly

slight handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,975 miles

front pipe bracket cracked

n/s/r brake disc scored

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link end

Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,860 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZZJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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