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BX53 URB

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,419 mi
Last recorded38,419 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 38,419 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 36,961 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 34,774 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 31,735 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 31,529 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 29,562 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting band broken, but silencer secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 27,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 25,684 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 23,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer tread approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,017 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,502 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,865 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 15,649 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 13,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 12,794 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 11,806 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 10,460 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 9,717 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 8,212 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 6,594 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 URB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 URB, 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 URB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BX53 URB shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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