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AX53 BAV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,797 mi
Last recorded58,797 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,797 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 58,582 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle to body (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside sill damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

brake pipes have slight corrosion

handbrake has long travel

slight oil leak

steering rack has misting of oil

Fail 12 Feb 2016 56,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

brake pipes have slight corrosion

handbrake has long travel

slight oil leak

steering rack has misting of oil

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,390 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,354 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,208 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,271 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,167 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 29,167 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,711 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,468 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,025 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 BAV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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