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RO03 AXF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,097 mi
Last recorded70,097 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 AXF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 70,097 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside & @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside & @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 70,027 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt not extending to plug into buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside & @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside & @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 67,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 67,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 64,470 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 64,455 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,484 miles

both rear tyres worn on their edges

Pass 9 May 2016 55,874 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 55,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 49,477 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 49,477 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 42,532 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 42,532 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2013 37,962 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 37,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,501 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,407 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,143 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,011 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,643 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,561 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,499 miles

Front brake imbalance close to limit

Fail 2 Mar 2006 14,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Front brake imbalance close to limit

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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RO03 AXF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RO03 AXF, 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 RO03 AXF registered?

RO03 AXF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RO03 AXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 AXF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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