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BX53 WFJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,423 mi
Last recorded123,423 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WFJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 123,423 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 122,188 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 122,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 122,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on all the front pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 122,047 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded on all the front pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 121,441 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 121,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 120,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes are corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2013 118,189 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 118,185 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 110,443 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 104,049 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 104,045 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 96,852 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 96,852 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,491 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,526 miles

SRS light on

Bonnet release cable slack

Fail 26 Sep 2008 75,526 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet release cable slack

SRS light on

Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,726 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 57,612 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 WFJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol 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 WFJ, 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 WFJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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