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AX53 AXA

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,613 mi
Last recorded98,613 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AXA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 98,613 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 91,337 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,893 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

rear exhaust box rusty but not blowing

Fail 8 Feb 2012 86,893 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

air bag light on

rear exhaust box rusty but not blowing

Pass 8 Dec 2010 82,718 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,801 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 62,801 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,557 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,462 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,205 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 26,205 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 AXA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX53 AXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX53 AXA registered?

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

Is AX53 AXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 AXA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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