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AX53 HMJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,006 mi
Last recorded76,006 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HMJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 76,006 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n\s off\s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 76,006 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n\s off\s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 74,057 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 72,242 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,315 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 67,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,005 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 63,000 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 60,518 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,790 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 56,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 143,425 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,973 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,072 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 6 Sep 2012 44,068 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 3 May 2011 36,688 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,673 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 31,673 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded badly

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,263 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,553 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 19,203 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 HMJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HMJ, 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 HMJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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