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BU03 AXN

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,785 mi
Last recorded212,785 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 AXN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 212,785 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 212,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 212,001 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 211,404 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 209,931 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 208,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 206,383 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 205,999 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 205,467 miles

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2009 170,925 miles

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

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

crack in the offside outer sill

lower engine cover fitted

offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover split

Fail 16 Nov 2009 170,711 miles

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

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

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

crack in the offside outer sill

lower engine cover fitted

offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 21 Nov 2008 145,886 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 145,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 101,499 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 101,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 62,990 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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BU03 AXN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU03 AXN, 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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BU03 AXN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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