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BX53 URN

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,808 mi
Last recorded94,808 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 94,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 80,409 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 60,177 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 49,208 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 47,031 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 47,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 46,972 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 46,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front-rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 46,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,076 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,400 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,520 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 44,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust very corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 43,190 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre cut

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,380 miles

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

thermostat housing is leaking coolant

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,695 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 38,692 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,583 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,284 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,245 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,357 miles

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

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

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

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 URN 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 81.8%.

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 URN, 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 URN registered?

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

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