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FP03 AXZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,350 mi
Last recorded59,350 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 AXZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,350 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 59,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 51,509 miles

body has slight corrosion

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,491 miles

ALL brake pipes greased

Offside Rear nail in tyre

exhaust backbox corroded / in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2015 46,435 miles

Both Front and Rear Brake Discs are Pitted.

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Noise on Lock to Lock. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 46,435 miles

Both Front and Rear Brake Discs are Pitted.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Noise on Lock to Lock. (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 40,166 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 40,166 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,706 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 33,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,879 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,462 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 20,913 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,257 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,359 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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FP03 AXZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc 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 FP03 AXZ, 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 FP03 AXZ registered?

FP03 AXZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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