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AX53 BZL

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,902 mi
Last recorded114,902 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 BZL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 114,902 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 105,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o s r tyre sidewall scrubbed but not cut or exposing cords

Fail 4 Apr 2014 105,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o s r tyre sidewall scrubbed but not cut or exposing cords

Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,524 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 99,524 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,324 miles

Air bag light on

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 72,606 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,404 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,745 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,180 miles

TYRES 21555R16W all tyres on car 7mm spare space saver (as new)

chip in w/screen, washer bottle cap missing, coolant leak on to turbo area (slight), scratches on rear bumper, pully belt cracking, surface corrosion on exhayst, o/s handbrake squeeks when used at time of test

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 BZL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BZL, 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 BZL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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