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BX53 WVF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,520 mi
Last recorded133,520 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 133,520 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag warning lamp indicates fault

Fail 4 Feb 2013 133,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag warning lamp indicates fault

Pass 25 Jan 2012 121,902 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 121,902 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 114,392 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS NOISY

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 114,392 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS NOISY

Pass 28 Jan 2010 101,929 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY BY TANK

N/S FRONT TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL

Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,860 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES WORN DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 75,803 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 75,803 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 62,383 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 WVF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WVF, 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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What year was BX53 WVF registered?

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

Is BX53 WVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 WVF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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