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BX53 UPZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,213 mi
Last recorded74,213 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,213 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,571 miles

fog lamp 'tell tale' LED display faulty

nearside registration lamp bulb dim

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,011 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 3 Sep 2015 71,011 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,312 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing very low on the outer edge

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge and close to exposing the cords

Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,954 miles

Both the rear tyres are nearing the wear bars

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,291 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,480 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 61,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,127 miles

Bonnet opening mechanism worn and stiff

Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,617 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 53,704 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 50,348 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,214 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 UPZ 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

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

Is BX53 UPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 UPZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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