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BX53 UPR

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,413 mi
Last recorded124,413 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 124,413 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front bumper corner is slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 124,413 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front bumper corner is slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 114,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray is damaged and insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2014 102,475 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,343 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 75,036 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 75,036 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 66,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,113 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 65,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 61,325 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 56,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UPR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol 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 UPR, 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 UPR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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