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AX53 DGY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,295 mi
Last recorded76,295 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 DGY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,295 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 72,482 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 72,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 67,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake has low effort and lagging in operation

Nearside Steering rack damp

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2017 61,534 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted.

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 61,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted.

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 55,001 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,008 miles

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

oil leak engine

Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2014 48,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 37,550 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,253 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2010 30,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,273 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,395 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,383 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 17,768 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DGY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DGY, 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 DGY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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