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AX53 AYM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,729 mi
Last recorded127,729 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AYM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 127,729 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 127,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 120,655 miles

3 out of 4 jacking blocks missing

exhaust centre joint blowing slightly

play in both sides of rack

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 May 2015 120,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

3 out of 4 jacking blocks missing

exhaust centre joint blowing slightly

o/s/f abs wire catching drive shaft and partialy worn through

play in both sides of rack

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2015 120,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 117,192 miles

exhaust system corroded & leaking slightly

front brake disc inner faces corroded

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

offside rear shock absorber damp

slight damage to offside front seatbelt

Fail 7 May 2014 117,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust system corroded & leaking slightly

front brake disc inner faces corroded

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

offside rear shock absorber damp

slight damage to offside front seatbelt

Pass 7 May 2013 110,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear exhaust detiorated in places

Fail 7 May 2013 110,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear exhaust detiorated in places

Pass 30 Apr 2012 100,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres close to limit of wear

Pass 11 May 2011 87,971 miles

air bag warning light is on

Pass 6 May 2010 74,748 miles

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

air bag warning light is on

Pass 13 May 2009 62,845 miles

air bag warning light is on

Pass 13 May 2008 50,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,399 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 AYM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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