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AX53 HCK

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,772 mi
Last recorded87,772 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HCK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 87,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 87,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,132 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/4 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near pump (2.3.3b)

all brake pipe coated not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2016 85,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1/2/1 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4/3/1 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/4 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near pump (2.3.3b)

all brake pipe coated not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2015 80,755 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack on n/s (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at tank pipes. (2.3.3b)

coolant level below min mark.

fuel tank straps corroded.

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished.

oil level at half mark.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

rear exhaust system corroded

rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 80,715 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack on n/s (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at tank pipes. (2.3.3b)

coolant level below min mark.

fuel tank straps corroded.

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished.

oil level at half mark.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

rear exhaust system corroded

rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2014 75,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2013 70,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,302 miles

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

both steering arms very slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,963 miles

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

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly damp

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,809 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 52,894 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,902 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 HCK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HCK, 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 HCK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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