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BV53 YSX

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,832 mi
Last recorded194,832 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YSX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 194,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 194,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 193,983 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 192,627 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 191,819 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 190,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 189,051 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 186,302 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 181,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2016 173,282 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer sill dented

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

Rear exhaust corroded

steering rack gators damp

Pass 14 Dec 2015 171,047 miles

Nearside Outer sill dented

Rear exhaust corroding

Upper top mounts slight wear

Pass 26 Jul 2014 160,227 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 160,227 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 154,660 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre small cut in sidewall no canvass showing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 127,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 127,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 103,680 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

towball not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 8 Apr 2011 103,680 miles

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

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

towball not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,575 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 54,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,656 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 10,958 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 9,144 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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BV53 YSX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV53 YSX, 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 BV53 YSX registered?

BV53 YSX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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