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BX53 WNY

2003 Rover 75

Bronze Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,745 mi
Last recorded193,745 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WNY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 193,745 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 191,657 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 19 Oct 2016 191,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 16 Oct 2015 180,942 miles

wear offside front tyre ONLY JUST LEGAL

Pass 10 Oct 2014 161,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 141,278 miles

condition of front number plate

condition of rear brake discs

front brake balance borderline nearside slow

wear nearside front tyre outer edge and both rear tyres borderline

wear to front brake pads

Pass 18 Oct 2012 123,866 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 102,649 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 84,291 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 83,832 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,764 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 999,999 miles

both rear brake pipes greased

front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Oct 2007

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

milage not known display faulty

Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,975 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 WNY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Bronze with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WNY, 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 WNY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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