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BX53 VRT

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

136,843 mi
Last recorded136,843 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VRT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 136,843 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 131,056 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 126,781 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 119,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 113,936 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 107,788 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 101,396 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 94,111 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,028 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,531 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly pitted.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly scored.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted undertrays.

N/S/R Tyre slightly mishaped around inner edge.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,873 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with slight scoring.

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,723 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,677 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,186 miles

Small dent to N/S/F inner wheel rim

Fail 4 Dec 2007 31,186 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Small dent to N/S/F inner wheel rim

Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,382 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,832 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 VRT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

BX53 VRT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is BX53 VRT safe to buy?

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