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BX53 WTG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,706 mi
Last recorded130,706 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 130,706 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 130,482 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 130,324 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 127,650 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 123,516 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 118,381 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN LOW ON EDGES OF TYRES

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING THIN

Fail 11 Jan 2017 118,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN LOW ON EDGES OF TYRES

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING THIN

Pass 22 Jan 2016 112,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 103,687 miles

Both front suspension strut top mounts tight and noisy.

Both wiper blades in poor condition, Offside borderline pass. Renew ASAP.

Engine oil level on MInimum.

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition with corrosion and leaking. Renew ASAP.

Front brake discs worn thin and lipped and pads getting low.

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link upper gaitor splitting.

Fail 31 Dec 2014 103,134 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front indicator lamp bulbs are loosing amber colour.

Both front suspension strut top mounts are noisy/worn.

Both front wiper blades are worn and soft.

Front brake pads are worn very low and discs are worn thin and are badly lipped.

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link upper ball joint gaitor is in poor condition.

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition with corrosion but not yet leaking.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 94,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 94,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 86,956 miles

Both front suspension lower wishbone rear mounting bushes are split but not yet resulting in excessive movement. (Brake reaction bushes)

Both front suspension strut top mounts are worn and noisy.

Both front wiper blades are worn and soft.

Clutch pedal is heavy, suspect unit is on wear limit.

Long travel on parking brake lever. Advise clean,overhaul and adjust on parking brake.

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition with corrosion.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 79,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front strut top mounts worn and noisey both sides

Pass 23 Nov 2011 79,125 miles

front strut top mounts worn and noisey both sides

Pass 25 Nov 2010 71,561 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,360 miles

air bag warning lamp on....

n/s outer sill damaged.....

n/s/r tyre tread getting close to limit.....

Fail 25 Nov 2009 63,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag warning lamp on....

n/s outer sill damaged.....

n/s/r tyre tread getting close to limit.....

Fail 18 Nov 2008 53,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front & rear brake pads low, advise brake inspection...

long hand brake lever travel....

wet test....

Pass 18 Nov 2008 53,917 miles

front & rear brake pads low, advise brake inspection...

long hand brake lever travel....

wet test....

Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,585 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 33,799 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 WTG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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