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BX53 WVG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,829 mi
Last recorded72,829 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WVG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 72,829 miles

Front Dipped beam pattern just visible

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 69,585 miles

front sub frame corroded,rear suspension arms corroded o/s and n/s

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted,rear exahust box corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 66,897 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear tyres cracking bad

hand brake almost at max travel

head lights lenses misted

plastic under trays and under trays fitted

rear sub frame corroded,rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 64,979 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH INNER SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 63,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 63,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,623 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 47,148 miles

All tyres cracking on sidewalls

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 47,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

All tyres cracking on sidewalls

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,888 miles

All tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,552 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 46,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,204 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,044 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 40,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,941 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,888 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs inside edge corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,341 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,191 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,414 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 1.6MM ON EXTREME INNER EDGE

Pass 11 Oct 2006 17,596 miles

ADVISE HANDBRAKE HAS LONG TRAVEL

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 WVG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WVG, 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 WVG registered?

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

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