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BX53 VNL

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,185 mi
Last recorded41,185 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 41,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 41,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,836 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 35,935 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,484 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 35,484 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 34,321 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 33,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,838 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,638 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 30,638 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,304 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 23,874 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 23,874 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,814 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,275 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 VNL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

BX53 VNL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is BX53 VNL safe to buy?

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