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AX53 CRJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,827 mi
Last recorded105,827 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 CRJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 105,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 104,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 390,106 miles

Front subframe has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm and has slight sidewall damage

Offside Rear diesel cooler damp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear discs have slight surface corrosion

Rear suspension arm/spring seats and subframe have surface corrosion

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 30 Sep 2020 103,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front subframe has surface corrosion

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm and has slight sidewall damage

Offside Rear diesel cooler damp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear discs have slight surface corrosion

Rear suspension arm/spring seats and subframe have surface corrosion

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,196 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 99,114 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 99,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front noise coming from top mount when lock to lock

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear low

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Fail 24 Oct 2017 95,647 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front noise coming from top mount when lock to lock

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened damp around fuel heater (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear low

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2016 92,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,754 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 87,754 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 75,123 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 70,687 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 70,687 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,166 miles

n/s and o/s front macpherson strut top bearings slightly stiff in operation

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,388 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,978 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 38,558 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,604 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 CRJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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