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AX53 AWZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,570 mi
Last recorded57,570 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AWZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 57,570 miles

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

SRS warning light illuminated

Fail 8 May 2012 57,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

SRS warning light illuminated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,467 miles

(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipe(s) through their supportive mounting brackets have surface corrosion present.

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe along its length has slight surface corrosion present

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

NONE RELATED MOT ITEM AT TIME OF TEST

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

The instrument display Air Bag waring lamp is illuminated, it appears that it does not follow the correct operating procedure.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 52,465 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipe(s) through their supportive mounting brackets have surface corrosion present.

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe along its length has slight surface corrosion present

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

NONE RELATED MOT ITEM AT TIME OF TEST

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

The instrument display Air Bag waring lamp is illuminated, it appears that it does not follow the correct operating procedure.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 44,656 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,963 miles

Near side front tyre wearing slightly on outside edge. Advise tracking?

Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 32,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,612 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 23,612 miles

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

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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AX53 AWZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AX53 AWZ, 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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AX53 AWZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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