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AX52 DWU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

97,509 mi
Last recorded97,509 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 97,509 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 93,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 92,209 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 92,208 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,998 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 89,998 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,355 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,781 miles

Front Brake Discs Ridged

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Lenses Starting to Fog Over (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 69,781 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Lenses Starting to Fog Over (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,658 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 59,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 56,374 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 56,374 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,969 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 50,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 48,519 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 48,515 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 46,533 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 29 May 2012 46,533 miles

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 26 May 2011 43,099 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 38,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 38,048 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,765 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 31,008 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 27,160 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 22,479 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 DWU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AX52 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

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

Is AX52 DWU safe to buy?

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