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BX53 URA

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,125 mi
Last recorded56,125 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 56,125 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 56,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 51,234 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 45,568 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 45,553 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 39,774 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 37,537 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 36,049 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 34,634 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 34,609 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 34,586 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 34,565 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 34,547 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,212 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,146 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTED

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,110 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,104 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,389 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 23,736 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,203 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 URA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 URA, 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 URA registered?

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

Is BX53 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 URA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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