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AX53 AYH

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,239 mi
Last recorded50,239 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 50,239 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 41,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 41,554 miles

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

slight dampness around steering rack

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s rear chassis,outer sills,front springs,o/s n/s rear upper arms,exhaust

Fail 15 Jan 2018 41,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight dampness around steering rack

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s rear chassis,outer sills,front springs,o/s n/s rear upper arms,exhaust

Pass 13 Jan 2017 40,680 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 40,680 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 39,716 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

rear discs corroded

surface corrosion rear suspension,front,rear subframes

Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,404 miles

4 x child seats fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight leak from steering rack

surface corrosion rear discs,n/s outer sill,exhaust

Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,230 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear suspension,rear chassis,rear discs,exhaust

Fail 17 Jan 2014 37,230 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear suspension,rear chassis,rear discs,exhaust

Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,777 miles

4x child seats fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 35,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

4x child seats fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,832 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 31,800 miles

fluid around both sides steering rack gaiters no leak at time of test

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 27,894 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 27,840 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,858 miles

nearside headlight beam pattern poor, condensation inside headlight lens

nearside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm on outer edge

nearside steering rack boot damp with oil ,no leaks at the time of the test but would recommend further investigation.

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,940 miles

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)

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 AYH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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