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BX53 USF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,968 mi
Last recorded73,968 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 73,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 69,293 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 66,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 66,578 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 65,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all except offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 63,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 63,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 60,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 58,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2019 56,635 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 54,151 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2017 51,867 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 49,733 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 47,404 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 44,638 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 42,611 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 40,220 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2011 37,154 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 34,670 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 32,058 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 29,101 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,085 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 26,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,717 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 USF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 USF, 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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What year was BX53 USF registered?

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

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