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BX53 YBW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,752 mi
Last recorded125,752 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 125,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 123,288 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 123,288 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 120,296 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 117,026 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 117,026 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 111,689 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 111,679 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 105,294 miles

Engine covers & under trays

Fail 3 Oct 2017 105,292 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Engine covers & under trays

Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,633 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 4mm and starting to crack. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 100,633 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 93,728 miles

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

both front tyres surface cracks

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,438 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 81,020 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,628 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 68,628 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,498 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,172 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,642 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,370 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,582 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,438 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 YBW 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 73.9%.

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 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

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

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