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BX53 WVC

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,423 mi
Last recorded80,423 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WVC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,423 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

both strut top bearings slightly rough

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,525 miles

Both front top suspension mounts slightly rough

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 67,525 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both front top suspension mounts slightly rough

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,580 miles

Centre to rear brake pipe corroded

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top suspension mount rough

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2018 56,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Centre to rear brake pipe corroded

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top suspension mount rough

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2017 48,110 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 40,619 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2016 40,619 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,920 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,503 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,177 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,093 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,407 miles

REAR BRAKE DISC PITTED.AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,105 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGES

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 22,105 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGES

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,997 miles

o/s/r brake disc slighty corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,911 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 WVC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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