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AX53 DLZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,155 mi
Last recorded83,155 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 83,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,177 miles

COVERS FITTED

Fail 3 Nov 2015 79,150 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

COVERS FITTED

Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,169 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 74,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rust on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Nov 2013 65,697 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rust on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Nov 2012 49,428 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,428 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 43,164 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,280 miles

n/s rear brake disc rusted/pitted

o/s rear brake disc rusted/pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,750 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,968 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 21,474 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 15,147 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 DLZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DLZ, 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 DLZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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