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BX53 YCC

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,401 mi
Last recorded157,401 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 157,401 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2017 152,841 miles

exhaust corroded

play in steering rack joints

Pass 9 Feb 2016 142,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2015 131,914 miles

front discs corroded

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Feb 2015 131,909 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2014 118,862 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,911 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Feb 2012 88,710 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 88,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,348 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 83,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,282 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 72,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,212 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,817 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 YCC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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