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BX53 WPP

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,299 mi
Last recorded97,299 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,299 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,148 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 94,053 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,256 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 86,256 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 74,513 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 74,511 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,576 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 56,628 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,132 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,197 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,187 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 WPP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WPP, 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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What year was BX53 WPP registered?

BX53 WPP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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