MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
air bag light staying on
offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
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
offside front and nearside front strut top mounting bearings slightly noisy when wheels are turned
offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
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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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