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AX52 CGZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,843 mi
Last recorded90,843 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 CGZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 90,843 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod/axial joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 90,752 miles

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod/axial joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 87,528 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,825 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and in clips underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 82,886 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Apr 2023 82,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 79,992 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,672 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 77,067 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE, ALSO WATER WITH ANTIFREEZE ON OSF LOWER SIDE

Fail 16 Jan 2020 77,067 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE, ALSO WATER WITH ANTIFREEZE ON OSF LOWER SIDE

Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,924 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 75,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner rack joints have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

osf mudflap loose

Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,346 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,025 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,914 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 62,161 miles

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

brake pipes greased

small split in nearside wiper blade

Pass 10 Jan 2013 56,700 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,213 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,663 miles

advise all brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,858 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,045 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 28,356 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 21,710 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 16,440 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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AX52 CGZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CGZ, 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 AX52 CGZ registered?

AX52 CGZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is AX52 CGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 CGZ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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