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AX53 CJV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,307 mi
Last recorded87,307 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 CJV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 87,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 78,576 miles

Nearside hand brake low effort

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 78,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside hand brake low effort

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 72,977 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 72,891 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,273 miles

all brake pipes rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2017 67,273 miles

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

all brake pipes rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,358 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 61,358 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,810 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,034 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 45,649 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,649 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,464 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,632 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,660 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 25,660 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,306 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,481 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 CJV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CJV, 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 CJV registered?

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

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The MOT history for AX53 CJV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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