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AK53 OFM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

55,171 mi
Last recorded55,171 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OFM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 55,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 54,114 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 54,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rusted and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rusted and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 53,172 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 53,170 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 51,435 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s rear brake hose mounting clip slight defective

Fail 2 Sep 2019 51,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s rear brake hose mounting clip slight defective

Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,919 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 47,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2016 45,408 miles

both rear tyres 215-55-16w cracked in tread grooves

Fail 3 Sep 2016 45,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres 215-55-16w cracked in tread grooves

Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre split in tread

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre split to tread

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and both rear brake hoses corroded

both rear tyres (215 55 16w) split

Fail 16 Sep 2014 44,058 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and both rear brake hoses corroded

both rear tyres (215 55 16w) split

Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres (215 55 16) split in tread grooves

reverse light not lighting

Fail 17 Sep 2013 42,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres (215 55 16) split in tread grooves

reverse light not lighting

Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,285 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray insecure

reverse light not lighting

Fail 10 Sep 2012 41,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray insecure

reverse light not lighting

Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,706 miles

reverse light not lighting

unable to fully asess both front to rear brake pipes due to covering of grease

unable to fully asess off side front brake pipe due to covering of grease

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,014 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

off side front brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs appear to be pitted on inner surface unable to fully asess due to cover plate

Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,233 miles

rear brakes grinding when parking brake is applied advise further inspection

Fail 17 Sep 2009 34,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brakes grinding when parking brake is applied advise further inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,886 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,111 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,309 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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AK53 OFM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AK53 OFM, 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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AK53 OFM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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