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AX53 AXN

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,850 mi
Last recorded90,850 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AXN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,850 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 90,843 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lamp glass need cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 84,201 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 84,201 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 76,358 miles

both rear suspension arms slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre close to legal limit slightly perished and wearing on edges

Fail 13 Aug 2018 76,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear suspension arms slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre close to legal limit slightly perished and wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,554 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 70,531 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed pad wear sensor wire (1.9.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,908 miles

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

offside front wheel arch liner loose and damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2015 54,708 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 54,598 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

nearside number plate light dim

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,527 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

back box outer casing corroded

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

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

oil leak around engine

Fail 31 Jul 2012 50,527 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

back box outer casing corroded

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

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

oil leak around engine

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,313 miles

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,421 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

back box outercasing slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,803 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,763 miles

front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,159 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,147 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,671 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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AX53 AXN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AXN, 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 AX53 AXN registered?

AX53 AXN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is AX53 AXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 AXN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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