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AX53 BZM

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,432 mi
Last recorded103,432 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 103,432 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2024 98,234 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not weak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe, and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2024 98,234 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not weak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe, and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 98,199 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Weld repair covered in underseal

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,806 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 96,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,844 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,630 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 88,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 83,212 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 83,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,272 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,443 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,037 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 57,161 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 57,161 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,640 miles

noise nearside rear brake.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,606 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,808 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 42,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,781 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,888 miles

Long handbrake travel

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

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2009 33,888 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Long handbrake travel

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

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,260 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,829 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,173 miles

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

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

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 BZM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BZM, 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 BZM registered?

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

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