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BX53 WXE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,102 mi
Last recorded122,102 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 122,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body sealed

Pass 2 Sep 2022 105,036 miles

suspension components has under sealer applied

Pass 21 Sep 2021 101,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 101,655 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 97,760 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,435 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 84,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,545 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 79,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,467 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 68,544 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 65,702 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,702 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,582 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 56,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,966 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,253 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,162 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,878 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,951 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 WXE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

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

Is BX53 WXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 WXE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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