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BX53 VVR

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,490 mi
Last recorded66,490 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VVR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 66,490 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated outer casing missing (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 65,465 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 64,776 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2023 64,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 62,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 62,668 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 61,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end section to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end section to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end section to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end section to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 61,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,462 miles

Front Washers not very powerful recommend pump motor filter cleaned out

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 61,297 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise to be replaced asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washer jets weak but clearing screen

Pass 28 Nov 2017 60,916 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 60,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 59,655 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,986 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,264 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,823 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 6 Dec 2012 49,238 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 44,550 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 4 Dec 2010 41,061 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,562 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,565 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,684 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 VVR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

BX53 VVR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is BX53 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 VVR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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