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BX53 WUR

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,562 mi
Last recorded102,562 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WUR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 102,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 92,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2012 82,975 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 79,546 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 76,406 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,611 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 67,900 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 55,532 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 55,529 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 42,689 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 42,689 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four jacking point blocks missing

nearside front tyre has a bald outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 26 Feb 2007 40,673 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four jacking point blocks missing

nearside front tyre has a bald outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn uneven would recommend alignment

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 WUR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 WUR, 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 WUR registered?

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

Is BX53 WUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 WUR shows 13 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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