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AX53 HMK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,569 mi
Last recorded79,569 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,569 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 79,569 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,028 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,130 miles

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING

Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,459 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,714 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing thin on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2013 61,686 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

offside front tyre tread wearing thin on edges

Fail 25 Sep 2012 59,276 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,276 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,117 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,962 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 45,943 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,489 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin inside edge. nearside rear tyre wearing thin outside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,852 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,190 miles

airbag warnin g light on/covered over

Fail 15 Dec 2006 17,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,726 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 HMK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX53 HMK registered?

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

Is AX53 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 HMK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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