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BL53 VXW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,750 mi
Last recorded100,750 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VXW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 100,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 95,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 95,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 92,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 92,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 89,130 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 89,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,111 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 84,081 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 80,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 80,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 77,757 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 74,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 70,818 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 70,818 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 67,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,992 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,232 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 47,451 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 37,198 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 32,959 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,959 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 26,912 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 20,512 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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BL53 VXW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BL53 VXW, 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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BL53 VXW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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