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BX53 VLP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,685 mi
Last recorded76,685 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,685 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,341 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,327 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,770 miles

exhuast rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,332 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,648 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,254 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,640 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,272 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,421 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 22,420 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 VLP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

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

Is BX53 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 VLP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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