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BX53 WLW

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,772 mi
Last recorded113,772 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WLW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 113,772 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 113,737 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both Front `D` Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2016 109,742 miles

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)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 109,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 106,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 99,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,341 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side washer only has one jet working

Fail 17 Apr 2012 81,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side washer only has one jet working

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,580 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads worn low

rear indicators discolouring

slight play in steering arms

Fail 17 Mar 2011 74,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads worn low

rear indicators discolouring

slight play in steering arms

Fail 2 Mar 2010 69,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake balance

handbrake travel

most metal brake pipes corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,335 miles

front brake balance

handbrake travel

most metal brake pipes corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2009 61,811 miles

Hand brake travel.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 61,811 miles

Hand brake travel.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,627 miles

O/S headlamp condensated

front indicators discolouring

raer discs corroding

Fail 14 Jan 2008 56,627 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S headlamp condensated

front indicators discolouring

raer discs corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2006 42,725 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 WLW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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