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BX53 WVA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,037 mi
Last recorded161,037 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WVA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 161,037 miles

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

Surface corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 6 Nov 2014 161,035 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Surface corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 23 Oct 2013 147,194 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S Door mirror secure at time of test

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

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

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 1 Nov 2012 131,804 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 125,307 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 125,307 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 119,034 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 111,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel high

nearside handbrake poor effiencey

unable to check spare as boot full up

Fail 2 Nov 2009 111,363 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel high

nearside handbrake poor effiencey

unable to check spare as boot full up

Pass 17 Oct 2008 100,996 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 96,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 93,428 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 WVA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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