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AX53 BKV

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,224 mi
Last recorded92,224 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 92,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 88,937 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 May 2012 88,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 86,487 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 81,707 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 70,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower arm rear bushes split/worn

ns front wheel rim inner edge damaged slightly

os head light has poor pattern

Pass 4 Feb 2009 70,220 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes split/worn

ns front wheel rim inner edge damaged slightly

os head light has poor pattern

Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,603 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,422 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 39,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

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 BKV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BKV, 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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What year was AX53 BKV registered?

AX53 BKV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is AX53 BKV safe to buy?

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