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BX53 VYM

2003 Rover 75

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,460 mi
Last recorded82,460 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VYM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,460 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 80,500 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 80,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,031 miles

wear both rear tyres

Fail 16 Feb 2021 77,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wear both rear tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2020 70,308 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody rust

Fail 11 Jan 2020 70,308 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody rust

Pass 7 Nov 2018 65,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 55,120 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 45,773 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 45,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,663 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,808 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,127 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 42,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,607 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 40,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,969 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 37,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,074 miles

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH AND WEARING ON EDGES.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,187 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 29,313 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,313 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,659 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,227 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 VYM is a 2003 Rover 75 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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