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AX53 BHO

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,077 mi
Last recorded116,077 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 116,077 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill repaired and undersealed. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushes slight wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Various underside corrosion.

Pass 3 Nov 2022 115,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various underside corrosion.

Pass 8 Oct 2021 115,327 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipe behind subframe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipe behind subframe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes showing wear. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs showing signs of wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre/front brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre/front brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 102,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 92,568 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 92,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 84,697 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,097 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 11 Oct 2013 72,440 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 10 Oct 2012 64,637 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,523 miles

Oil leak

steering column slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2010 50,439 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 50,439 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,975 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,498 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 39,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,038 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,680 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 31,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 17,162 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,162 miles

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

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 BHO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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