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BG53 AXU

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 AXU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 78,493 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,349 miles

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

Oil leak down timing side of engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 72,349 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak down timing side of engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,177 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,726 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 59,801 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 56,271 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 56,265 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 52,407 miles

Beamset Low Offside Headlamp Aim, Auxillary Drive Belt Perished, Parking Brake Lever Has Long Travel, Nearside Rear Vehicle Jack Point Rubber Pad Missing.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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BG53 AXU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG53 AXU, 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 BG53 AXU registered?

BG53 AXU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is BG53 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 AXU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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