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BX53 ULZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,080 mi
Last recorded148,080 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 ULZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 148,080 miles

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

petrol tank straps rusty

rearexhaust box in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2015 147,835 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

petrol tank straps rusty

rear exhaust box in a poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2014 131,505 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 131,505 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 116,977 miles

n/s /r tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 116,116 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear b/discs rusted

Fail 8 Oct 2012 116,116 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear b/discs rusted

Pass 12 Oct 2011 109,887 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 109,887 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 99,671 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 87,650 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,111 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 58,982 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 43,006 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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BX53 ULZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX53 ULZ, 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 BX53 ULZ registered?

BX53 ULZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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