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AX52 AXJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,475 mi
Last recorded98,475 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 AXJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,475 miles

Central exhaust rubbers slight split

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre slight perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 98,469 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust rubbers slight split

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre slight perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,988 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front exhaust rubbers split x 2

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 86,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Steering rack has slight leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 86,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Steering rack has slight leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,026 miles

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

Centre Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 75,026 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Centre Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system badly corroded

Front and rear brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade worn and split

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,793 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,924 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 52,851 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 52,047 miles

front near side and off side lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split.

near side front brake hose slightly worn.

near side front wheel rim bent fairly badly.

rear brake pads getting low.

surface corrosion to front discs.

windscreen chiped in centre.

Fail 18 Nov 2010 52,047 miles

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

front near side and off side lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split.

near side front brake hose slightly worn.

near side front wheel rim bent fairly badly.

rear brake pads getting low.

surface corrosion to front discs.

windscreen chiped in centre.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 50,932 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,986 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are splitting.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,184 miles

exhaust rear box badly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2007 39,815 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,469 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing low, and is worn lower on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre low tread on outer edge and has a nail in it.

Offside rear tyre worn low and is almost smooth pon outer edge. (very near MOT limits)

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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AX52 AXJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX52 AXJ, 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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AX52 AXJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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