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BX53 YGA

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,942 mi
Last recorded91,942 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 91,942 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre beginning to crack/perish

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 91,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre beginning to crack/perish

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,003 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 81,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,122 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

airbag light on

both front wiper blades are split slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2012 68,997 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,127 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 55,463 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,981 miles

emissions clean.

rear reg plate deteriorated.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 46,961 miles

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

emissions clean.

rear reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,014 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 21 Sep 2007 33,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,742 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,242 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 YGA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YGA, 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 YGA registered?

BX53 YGA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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