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BX53 UTG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,209 mi
Last recorded157,209 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UTG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 157,209 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint lower (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 147,352 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pwrsteering reservoir. (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 147,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pwrsteering reservoir. (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 136,679 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 126,706 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 126,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2012 115,325 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 102,024 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 102,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,636 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 75,356 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,321 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,097 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 49,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,810 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 UTG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UTG, 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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BX53 UTG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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