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AX53 BBK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,280 mi
Last recorded67,280 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2014 67,280 miles

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

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

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

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

rear suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,280 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,875 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 55,247 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 53,988 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,201 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,570 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,547 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,570 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 17,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 BBK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BBK, 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 BBK registered?

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

Is AX53 BBK safe to buy?

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