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AX53 DLV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,025 mi
Last recorded97,025 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 DLV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 97,025 miles

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

back box exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2013 88,163 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 88,159 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 73,488 miles

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

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

airbag light is on indicating a fault

Fail 1 Nov 2012 73,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light is on indicating a fault

parking brake readings are 80% out of balance(nearside being lazy)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 64,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,597 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,726 miles

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

both rear tyre outer treads to shoulders wearing and both front tyre inner treads to shoulders wearing

Fail 6 Nov 2009 47,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both rear tyre outer treads to shoulders wearing and both front tyre inner treads to shoulders wearing

Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,798 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,431 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,933 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 26,869 miles

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

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges.

o/s rear tyre on limit advise replacement.

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 DLV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DLV, 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 DLV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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