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AX53 DHK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,183 mi
Last recorded51,183 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,183 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 51,179 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced o/s and n/s/f (4.1.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,097 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 44,049 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,467 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 42,467 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,657 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 38,935 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 38,935 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front wheel noisy

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,129 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 34,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,477 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 30,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,166 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 28,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre on legal limit and worn away on outer edge

o/s front tyre on legal limit

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,010 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 13 Nov 2007 22,475 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 15,415 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 DHK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DHK, 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 DHK registered?

AX53 DHK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is AX53 DHK safe to buy?

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