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BX53 WKF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,688 mi
Last recorded106,688 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WKF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,688 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 106,668 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to fuel tank mounting straps

Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,047 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 91,897 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake disks lipped

both front wipers deteriated

both rear brake disks scored

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,345 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake disks coroded

both rear brake disks coroded

both rear tyres out of shape

exhaust rear box has a slight blow

exhaust system in general is coroded

front to rear brake pipes coroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

both front brake disks lipped

both rear brake disks coroded

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,010 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,984 miles

brakes have surface corrosion

front anti-roll bar bushhes worn, movement

front registration plate slight deterioration

steering rack boots have misting of oil around

Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,404 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 68,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,051 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight leak from steering rack around n/s gaitor area

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,188 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,625 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,734 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,022 miles

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

front exhaust bracket insecure

handbrake travel

Fail 6 Dec 2007 44,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front exhaust bracket insecure

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Nov 2006 33,252 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 WKF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WKF, 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 WKF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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