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BX53 WWK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,106 mi
Last recorded52,106 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WWK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 52,106 miles

Both front position lamps are LED lamps

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Fog lamps are LED lamps and are brighter than stop lamps

Fail 3 Nov 2025 52,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Both front position lamps are LED lamps

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Fog lamps are LED lamps and are brighter than stop lamps

Pass 2 Oct 2024 46,274 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 46,271 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 41,755 miles

Front Lower Engine oil leak, but not excessive

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 36,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 36,641 miles

Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness locking device not working correctly (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 35,848 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 35,848 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 35,073 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 34,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 34,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 32,801 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 31,737 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,014 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,664 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,993 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 29,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,096 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,652 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,429 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 24,342 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,812 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 21,812 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,758 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,060 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 WWK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WWK, 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 WWK registered?

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

Is BX53 WWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 WWK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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