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AX03 ZZS

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,469 mi
Last recorded123,469 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 123,469 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 120,365 miles

corrosion to exhaust front sections

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to suspension components

n/s door mirror glass damaged

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2013 116,312 miles

body damage.

corrsion suspension components.

exhaust front section poor condition.

handbrake performance 18%

n/s mirror glass damaged.

o/s/f electric window switch missing.

rear brake discs poor condition.

slight play steering rack.

windscreen marked.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 116,312 miles

rear brake discs poor condition.

slight play steering rack.

windscreen marked.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

body damage.

corrsion suspension components.

exhaust front section poor condition.

handbrake performance 18%

n/s mirror glass damaged.

o/s/f electric window switch missing.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 109,415 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked and insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2012 109,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s mirror cracked and insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2011 102,738 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 102,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

DISCS CORRODED AND SLIGHT JUDDER ON ROAD TEST.ENGINE LIGHT ON

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 97,572 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,609 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 82,867 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 70,579 miles

both rear discs slightly rusty and pitted

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,078 miles

hand brake has very little reserve traval

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 ZZS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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