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BX53 WSD

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,743 mi
Last recorded95,743 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WSD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 95,743 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unber body under sealed !!!

Pass 7 Nov 2020 95,501 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 95,501 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 95,278 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body, suspension & brake components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 94,853 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 94,853 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 93,103 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Subframe corroded

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust heavily corroded

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 93,103 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Subframe corroded

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust heavily corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,853 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 84,458 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

back box exhaust deteriated

oil low when presented for test

Fail 28 Oct 2015 84,407 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

back box exhaust deteriated

oil low when presented for test

Pass 25 Nov 2014 81,474 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 81,474 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,352 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 78,194 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 78,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 74,321 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 70,632 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,741 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 64,740 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 54,824 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,696 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,007 miles

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

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

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 WSD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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