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BX53 UOU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,077 mi
Last recorded51,077 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,077 miles

nsf nsr tyres cuts to outer sidewalls

Fail 3 Apr 2014 51,077 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

nsf nsr tyres cuts to outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,247 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 49,247 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,911 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 46,911 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,958 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 43,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,521 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 40,521 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,693 miles

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

o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,878 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 30,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,500 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 UOU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX53 UOU registered?

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

Is BX53 UOU safe to buy?

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