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BX53 YCA

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,578 mi
Last recorded139,578 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 139,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 136,943 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 133,315 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 133,310 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 129,001 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 124,800 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 123,048 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 121,153 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 118,283 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 115,241 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 113,104 miles

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

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

both front strut tops mountings slightly noisy on lock to lock

Pass 25 Jun 2015 111,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 109,744 miles

Slightly excessive hand brake lever travel

Fail 26 Jun 2014 109,744 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Slightly excessive hand brake lever travel

Pass 24 Jun 2013 108,910 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 108,910 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 106,580 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 102,551 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 96,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 96,619 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 87,169 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 87,169 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 75,098 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 61,878 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,097 miles

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

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

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 YCA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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