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AX53 EXF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,896 mi
Last recorded128,896 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EXF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 128,896 miles

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage - lower balljoint dustcover deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2019 128,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting broken off silencer on offside (8.1.1 (b) (i))

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage - lower balljoint dustcover deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 122,814 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 122,814 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 114,242 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f wheel rearing very slight noise

Fail 25 Oct 2016 114,239 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f wheel rearing very slight noise

Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,077 miles

both front brake pipes greased

o/s/r tyre ON legal limit

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s outer sill corroding at rear

n/s/f brake pipe greased

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2013 98,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 5 Nov 2013 98,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2012 92,781 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 85,439 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,309 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 63,406 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,135 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,644 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,035 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 EXF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXF, 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 EXF registered?

AX53 EXF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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