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AX53 BYM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,669 mi
Last recorded98,669 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 98,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,468 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 94,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 88,999 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 88,999 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 82,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2018 82,749 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2017 75,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 75,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 74,364 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 74,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 72,493 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,316 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 70,316 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 67,273 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake pedal creek

Pass 28 Dec 2012 67,273 miles

brake pedal creek

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2011 62,568 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,515 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,702 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,220 miles

long travel on park brake lever

Fail 17 Apr 2007 27,220 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,759 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 BYM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYM, 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 BYM registered?

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

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