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BX53 VFK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,320 mi
Last recorded59,320 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VFK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 59,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

engine light on

o/s/f bottom ball joint damp

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,320 miles

engine light on

o/s/f bottom ball joint damp

Pass 17 Dec 2010 49,033 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 49,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,799 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 43,792 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,622 miles

coolant leak from bottom hose area

Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,928 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 VFK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

BX53 VFK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BX53 VFK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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