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AX53 BHK

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,513 mi
Last recorded58,513 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 BHK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 58,513 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND REAR N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 58,507 miles

Headlamp aim not tested NO BEAM PATERN (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced N/S AND O/S OUTER LENSES DETERIORATED (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND REAR N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 56,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 55,151 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,202 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 54,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 52,966 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER CORRODED (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s headlamp outer lenses deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2016 52,961 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER CORRODED (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s headlamp outer lenses deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2015 91,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 91,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 45,885 miles

rear silencer coroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer coroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,868 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on metal brake pipes throughout car

engine oil level low no oil on dipstick

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2013 41,868 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on metal brake pipes throughout car

engine oil level low no oil on dipstick

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,521 miles

airbag warning light on dash

rear exhaust section corroded

slight movement detected in both front roll bar bushes

Fail 24 Jun 2011 34,722 miles

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

airbag warning light on dash

brake pad warning light on dash

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust section corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,722 miles

airbag warning light on dash

brake pad warning light on dash

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust section corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2010 30,037 miles

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

airbag warning light on dash

offside rear shock absorber damp

play detected in both front anti roll bar bushes

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear number plate starting to distort

Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,037 miles

airbag warning light on dash

offside rear shock absorber damp

play detected in both front anti roll bar bushes

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear number plate starting to distort

Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,208 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 25,204 miles

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

rear brake discs scored

Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,966 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,894 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 BHK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BHK, 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 BHK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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