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AX53 DTY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,060 mi
Last recorded92,060 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,060 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 92,059 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake pads low

all brake discs worn

coolant leak

handbrake balance just met

Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 87,112 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,537 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 80,537 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 74,389 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,389 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,897 miles

Rr exhaust box corroded but not leaking gases

Fail 31 Jul 2013 66,897 miles

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

Rr exhaust box corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,081 miles

airbag light on

rear exuast system corroded but not yet blowing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 55,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,865 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,682 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,306 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 38,297 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,476 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,444 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 DTY 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 68.4%.

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

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