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AX53 CCU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

98,921 mi
Last recorded98,921 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 98,921 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 94,606 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 93,932 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 93,932 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 92,491 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2021 91,081 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 89,394 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 87,900 miles

screen chipped

Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,877 miles

both front tyres worn outer

Pass 22 Nov 2017 80,837 miles

nsf tyre worn outer

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 17 Nov 2016 77,104 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 73,090 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,310 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 64,843 miles

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

chip in screen zone B

Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,882 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,295 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,643 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,787 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 CCU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX53 CCU registered?

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

Is AX53 CCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 CCU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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