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BX53 UOV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,717 mi
Last recorded124,717 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 124,717 miles

both front Tyres worn on inner & outer tread

Fail 27 Aug 2015 124,717 miles

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

both front Tyres worn on inner & outer tread

Pass 29 Aug 2014 119,231 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 119,170 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

water dripping from lower engine cover

Pass 15 Aug 2013 114,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 114,973 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Amber Brake Warning Lamp is on

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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 101,676 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 101,676 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 87,838 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 87,838 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,493 miles

nearside headlamp dip reflector insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2010 73,493 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside headlamp dip reflector insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,959 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 58,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,014 miles

park brake travel near maximum limit of travel.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 45,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

park brake travel near maximum limit of travel.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,998 miles

Handbrake lever near maximum travel

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,246 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 UOV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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