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BX53 VXK

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,534 mi
Last recorded116,534 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VXK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 116,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 101,737 miles

Air bag warning light on

Engine under cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Feb 2011 101,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag warning light on

Engine under cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2010 85,118 miles

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked, but not exposing ply or cords.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 85,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked, but not exposing ply or cords.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,993 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 69,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Large cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

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

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

Nearside front tyre void of tread on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre void of tread on outer edge

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2008 58,105 miles

air bag ligfht illuminating

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low 1.5 litres added

Pass 10 Feb 2007 44,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 10 Feb 2007 44,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

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 VXK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX53 VXK registered?

BX53 VXK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BX53 VXK safe to buy?

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