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AX53 HGC

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,938 mi
Last recorded25,938 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,938 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 25,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,910 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 24,910 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,113 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 23,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cut to nearside front outter tyre wall but not exposing cords

Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,758 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,025 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 17,025 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,660 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,657 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,251 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 9,371 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 HGC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 HGC, 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 HGC registered?

AX53 HGC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is AX53 HGC safe to buy?

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