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AX53 BKD

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,036 mi
Last recorded78,036 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 78,036 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 73,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear arms corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2019 73,823 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear arms corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,358 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered with thick underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,437 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,854 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 50,371 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,984 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,071 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,243 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,888 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 39,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,063 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,355 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 31,234 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,606 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 BKD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BKD, 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 BKD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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