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BX53 UON

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,021 mi
Last recorded127,021 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 127,021 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 115,020 miles

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

Pass 6 Jun 2012 103,321 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 103,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 91,314 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 91,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 79,159 miles

hand brake travel.

exhaust corroding & exhaust box badly corroded.

o/s/rear tyre just legal recomend replacement.

rear brake discs worn & corroded.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 79,148 miles

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

exhaust corroding & exhaust box badly corroded.

hand brake travel.

o/s/rear tyre just legal recomend replacement.

rear brake discs worn & corroded.

Pass 8 May 2009 64,022 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 64,022 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 52,618 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 43,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 37,163 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 UON is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UON, 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 UON registered?

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

Is BX53 UON safe to buy?

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