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BX53 VKE

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VKE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 999,999 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 999,999 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,999 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,999 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014
Fail 29 Sep 2014

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2013
Pass 4 Oct 2012

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 99,999 miles

Oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 99,999 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 999,999 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 999,999 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 999,999 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 999,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,855 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VKE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel 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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

BX53 VKE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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