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AX53 BKN

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,277 mi
Last recorded68,277 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,277 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Rear subframe mounting limit stop corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 68,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Rear subframe mounting limit stop corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,734 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Fail 4 Feb 2015 67,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2014 64,105 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 56,555 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake disc are worn and pitted recommend replacement soon

Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,836 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 51,836 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 45,755 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 45,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,024 miles

Coolant leak

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,712 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,004 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 BKN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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