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BX53 UNJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,643 mi
Last recorded120,643 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UNJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2017 120,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Mar 2017 117,239 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 107,389 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front brakes only just met imbalance

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f lower inner ball joint boot split

o/s/f upper shocker bearing rough when doing lock too lock checks

Fail 21 Jan 2016 107,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad warning light on

Front brakes only just met imbalance

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f lower inner ball joint boot split

o/s/f upper shocker bearing rough when doing lock too lock checks

Pass 22 Jan 2015 98,563 miles

n/s/f wishbone inner ball joint boot split

o/s/f suspension strut upper bearing worn

Fail 19 Jan 2015 98,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wishbone inner ball joint boot split

o/s/f suspension strut upper bearing worn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,434 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 79,308 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on

bonnet release catches sticking requires assistance to return

brake pad wear indicator lamp on

front to rear brake pipes in a rusty condition

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,308 miles

air bag warning lamp on

bonnet release catches sticking requires assistance to return

brake pad wear indicator lamp on

front to rear brake pipes in a rusty condition

Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,857 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,065 miles

brake pad warning light on

front to rear brake pipes in a rusty condition

Fail 26 Nov 2009 56,564 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,564 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,663 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 38,854 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,911 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 UNJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

BX53 UNJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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