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BX53 WTF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,938 mi
Last recorded76,938 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 76,938 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 76,937 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 74,431 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 72,485 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 69,670 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 67,754 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 67,754 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,083 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,824 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,702 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,960 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,632 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,136 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,107 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,699 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 53,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,175 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,088 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 41,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,991 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,196 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 31,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,322 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 23,505 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,505 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 WTF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX53 WTF registered?

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

Is BX53 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 WTF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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