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BX53 UZP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,258 mi
Last recorded94,258 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UZP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 94,258 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 94,258 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,635 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2014 80,866 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 80,573 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,468 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 65,457 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,286 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,424 miles

Airbag warning light staying on

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,280 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,597 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,779 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,106 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,692 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 UZP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UZP, 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 UZP registered?

BX53 UZP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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