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BX53 WVW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,261 mi
Last recorded95,261 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WVW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2012 95,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 95,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 84,044 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 20 May 2010 74,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 74,697 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,803 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,577 miles

failed emissions BET

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

engine management light on

Fail 10 Mar 2008 54,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

engine management light on

failed emissions BET

Fail 15 Oct 2007 49,411 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 49,411 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 32,992 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 32,992 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 WVW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

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

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