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AX53 BZT

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,865 mi
Last recorded88,865 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,865 miles

offside front top strut bearing feels rough lock to lock

Fail 25 Jun 2014 88,865 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside front top strut bearing feels rough lock to lock

Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,481 miles

Nearside Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 82,464 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 72,688 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,418 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,845 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,573 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 43,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,344 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 33,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 27,122 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 19,693 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 BZT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BZT, 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 BZT registered?

AX53 BZT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is AX53 BZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 BZT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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