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BX53 WRL

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,518 mi
Last recorded88,518 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WRL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 88,518 miles

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2013 88,518 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,013 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 87,013 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 87,005 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,892 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear pads and discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,006 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 53,639 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 53,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,326 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,270 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 31,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,015 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 WRL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL registered?

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

Is BX53 WRL safe to buy?

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