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BX53 WSL

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,763 mi
Last recorded135,763 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2019 135,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres cracked

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

Exhaust centre silencer corroded

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

General corrosion to underside

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 133,348 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside floor corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2017 131,833 miles

bonnet release / close difficult

brake pipes corroded

front and rear brake discs pitted

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

play in steering

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 126,770 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

two front suspension arm bushes show wear marked yellow

Fail 21 Jun 2016 126,770 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

two front suspension arm bushes show wear marked yellow

Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,255 miles

front o/s brake pipe light corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2015 123,255 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front o/s brake pipe light corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2014 119,215 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 119,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 114,845 miles

all 4 indicator bulbs faded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 114,845 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all 4 indicator bulbs faded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre 0 mm legal tread left

Pass 19 Jun 2012 109,075 miles

SRS lamp on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear indicators discoloured

inner surface of rear discs pitted

o/s/r tyre on 3mm at centre and slight damage to outer sidewall

parking brake application uneven, advize brake check

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play in o/s steering tie rod

Fail 19 Jun 2012 109,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS lamp on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear indicators discoloured

inner surface of rear discs pitted

o/s/r tyre on 3mm at centre and slight damage to outer sidewall

parking brake application uneven, advize brake check

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play in o/s steering tie rod

Pass 22 Jun 2011 106,728 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 106,728 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 93,784 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 93,364 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 67,608 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 47,007 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 WSL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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