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BX53 WYZ

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,508 mi
Last recorded86,508 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WYZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,508 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 86,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also boots split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 78,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2020 78,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,114 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 73,114 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,408 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,747 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 58,341 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,621 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 52,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,081 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,421 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 44,421 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,177 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,915 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 38,915 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,020 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 36,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,455 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,873 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,128 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 122,308 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 WYZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WYZ, 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 WYZ registered?

BX53 WYZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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