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AV53 RXR

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,891 mi
Last recorded61,891 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 RXR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,891 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2016 61,856 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,583 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge close to limit

Fail 19 Oct 2015 55,550 miles

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

both rear tyres age cracking

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge close to limit

Pass 1 Nov 2014 49,588 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread lifting slightly on inner tread pattern

Fail 1 Nov 2014 49,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread lifting slightly on inner tread pattern

Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,136 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 40,073 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 39,650 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 38,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag light stays on

Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,924 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,675 miles

both rear brake disc,s poor condition. rusty/pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,327 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,165 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

Pass 14 Dec 2007 16,401 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 12,102 miles

NSR BRAKE DISC PITTED .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

OSR BRAKE DISC WORN . ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

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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AV53 RXR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV53 RXR, 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 AV53 RXR registered?

AV53 RXR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AV53 RXR safe to buy?

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