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AX53 BDV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,387 mi
Last recorded86,387 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,387 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 82,556 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

crack in rear number plate

eml light on

exhaust rusty

noise from o/s/f suspension mount

varrious brake pipes rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2016 85,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

crack in rear number plate

eml light on

exhaust rusty

noise from o/s/f suspension mount

varrious brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,155 miles

coolant leak from top hose

middle section exhaust corroded

o/s/f suspension top mount noisey

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,508 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slight distortion

offside top shock mount rough in operation

signs of offside front whell touching inner arch

Fail 26 Mar 2014 67,508 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slight distortion

offside top shock mount rough in operation

signs of offside front whell touching inner arch

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,334 miles

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

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,104 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

pas drivebelt cracked

slight roughness in both front top suspension mountings

surface cut in nsf tyre tread

Pass 8 Feb 2010 38,375 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 38,375 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,853 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,252 miles

handbrake lever nearly at end of travel

Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,124 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 BDV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BDV, 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 BDV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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