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BX53 VVU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,081 mi
Last recorded202,081 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VVU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 202,081 miles

Both headlights lenses deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both struts tops stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake low

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both under sills and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 202,081 miles

Both headlights lenses deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both struts tops stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Handbrake low

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both under sills and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 193,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 193,775 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 182,722 miles

205 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 180,025 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

205 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Brake pipe slightly corroded All by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damage (7.1.2)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 172,784 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 159,972 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 156,173 miles

air bag light staying on

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 156,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air bag light staying on

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 138,861 miles

offside front and nearside front strut top mounting bearings slightly noisy when wheels are turned

offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 125,039 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 125,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 106,649 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 106,649 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 89,820 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 89,812 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 76,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 55,616 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 55,613 miles

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

Nearside 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 VVU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVU, 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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BX53 VVU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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