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AX53 BCZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,596 mi
Last recorded49,596 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 49,596 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2025 46,819 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 46,807 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split and lightly smearing the windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2024 44,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 44,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 41,630 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 41,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 38,178 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 38,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 36,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 36,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,392 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 32,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc corrosion on inner face

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering belt cracked/split

Fail 2 Mar 2017 32,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc corrosion on inner face

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering belt cracked/split

Pass 28 Jul 2007 23,119 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,128 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 BCZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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