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BG53 AXV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,198 mi
Last recorded173,198 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 AXV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 173,198 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges close to limits

blow on exhaust flexi section (cat)

oil leak on engine close to cambelt!!

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 5 Aug 2013 157,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyr outer edge worn low

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2013 157,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyr outer edge worn low

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2012 150,258 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2011 140,794 miles

front pads worn low

slight blow on flexi pipe on exhaust

Fail 16 Aug 2011 140,792 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn to limits at time of test

front pads worn low

slight blow on flexi pipe on exhaust

Pass 12 Aug 2010 124,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 111,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake pads appear low

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Aug 2008 106,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 106,724 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 86,014 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 62,625 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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BG53 AXV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG53 AXV, 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 BG53 AXV registered?

BG53 AXV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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