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AX53 DXG

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,799 mi
Last recorded130,799 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 DXG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 130,799 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 124,802 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 124,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 119,616 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f drive haft centre bearing leaking grease and has moderate play

Pass 27 Nov 2012 108,762 miles

E.M.L is illuminated

aux. belts are ex. deteriorated

exhaust back box is heavily corroded

front brake pads are wearing low

rear discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 108,761 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

E.M.L is illuminated

aux. belts are ex. deteriorated

exhaust back box is heavily corroded

front brake pads are wearing low

rear discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 97,816 miles

E.M.L is illuminated

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

n/s/r tyre is on the limit !

o/s/f tyre is close to the wear indicators

park brake lever is close to end of reserve travel

Pass 20 Dec 2010 88,119 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 78,840 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 78,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 68,220 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,850 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 53,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 41,694 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 41,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of 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 DXG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DXG, 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 DXG registered?

AX53 DXG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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