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BX53 VXO

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,488 mi
Last recorded51,488 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VXO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 51,488 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Offside front 225/45 x 17 (2012) tyre heavily perished, and worn

Rear silencer close to failure

Fail 23 Apr 2019 51,488 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front 225/45 x 17 (2012) tyre heavily perished, and worn

Rear silencer close to failure

Pass 25 Apr 2018 48,037 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,870 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 41,820 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 41,402 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear silencer corroded, mount broken.

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

Fail 13 May 2015 41,400 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Rear silencer corroded, mount broken.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,789 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 39,789 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,482 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,555 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,996 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake efficiency low on nearside

nearside front tyre worn on outside

Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,401 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,287 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,900 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 VXO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

BX53 VXO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is BX53 VXO safe to buy?

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