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AX53 BDE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,529 mi
Last recorded97,529 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 97,529 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 90,555 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,009 miles

front brake balance

most metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2013 77,056 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 14 Oct 2013 77,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,689 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,167 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 55,833 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,639 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroding

steering rack noisey

Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,664 miles

brake pipes corroding

front brake balance

front springs noisey

Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,589 miles

SLIHT PLAY IN O/S/F + N/S/F TOP SHOCK MOUNTS

Fail 2 Oct 2007 33,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/F + N/S/F TOP SHOCK MOUNTINGS

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,408 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 BDE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BDE, 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 BDE registered?

AX53 BDE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AX53 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 BDE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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