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BX53 WRP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,836 mi
Last recorded101,836 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WRP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2021 101,836 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 100,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 100,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 99,062 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,029 miles

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

Rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 28 Mar 2018 97,029 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,100 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

nearside rear lower side position lamp not working

nearside steering rack gaitor outer clip adrift

offside rear upper side position lamp not working

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,958 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 81,496 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 81,496 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 71,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,390 miles

Coolant leak

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,340 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,541 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 35,541 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,724 miles

Both nearside tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,801 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jul 2007 30,957 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,582 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 WRP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

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

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