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BX53 YKW

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,294 mi
Last recorded108,294 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 108,294 miles

1x jet blocked on o/s washer

40KG PULSE IN N/S FRONT BRAKE, 20kg pulse in o/s front and slight pulse in rear brakes

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

STRONG ADVISE - IMBALANCE IN FRONT BRAKES - DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

corrosion on inner sills at rear ( more o/s ), corrosion on rear spring arms ( more o/s ), front and rear springs corroding, corrosion on front brake pipes and rears in places, corrosion on front and rear subframes and on underside in places

front wishbone rear bushes splitting and slightly weak

imbalance in handbrake ( n/s noisy ), slight noise from o/s rear when spinning

rear shocks stained ( more o/s ), slight play in o/s of steering

Fail 2 Sep 2025 108,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

STRONG ADVISE - O/S REAR LAMP TAPED IN AND VERY LOOSE/INSECURE

1x jet blocked on o/s washer

40KG PULSE IN N/S FRONT BRAKE, 20kg pulse in o/s front and slight pulse in rear brakes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

STRONG ADVISE - IMBALANCE IN FRONT BRAKES - DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

STRONG ADVISE - REAR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED/SPLIT ON OUTER SIDEWALLS AND BALD OUTER EDGES

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet pull poor operation, n/s rear lamp tapped in

caliper retaining spring clip missing on n/s rear ( caliper still secure with bolts )

corrosion on inner sills at rear ( more o/s ), corrosion on rear spring arms ( more o/s ), front and rear springs corroding, corrosion on front brake pipes and rears in places, corrosion on front and rear subframes and on underside in places

front tyres perished on outer sidewall, bald inner edges and worn outer edges, n/s rear tyre out of shape

front wishbone rear bushes splitting and slightly weak

imbalance in handbrake ( n/s noisy ), slight noise from o/s rear when spinning

rear indicators heavily faded, n/s number plate light dim

rear shocks stained ( more o/s ), slight play in o/s of steering

Pass 29 Aug 2024 91,266 miles

corrosion on o/s inner sill at rear, and in places on underside at rear, rear springs corroded at bottom ( more o/s ), corrosion on front springs ( more n/s ), surface corrosion in places on rear subframe

front brake pipes corroding and have been greased, n/s rear brake pipe rusty and has been greased

front discs faces poor condition, imbalance in front brakes and pulse

play in o/s of steering, slight play n/s of steering

rear indicators faded, number plate lights abit dim, n/s front indicator fading

rear shocks stained ( more o/s )

rear tyre outer sidewalls perished and splitting ( some deep splits ), all tyres worn on edges

wipers smear screen, 1x jet in o/s washer blocked

Fail 27 Aug 2024 91,257 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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 INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion on o/s inner sill at rear, and in places on underside at rear, rear springs corroded at bottom ( more o/s ), corrosion on front springs ( more n/s ), surface corrosion in places on rear subframe

front brake pipes corroding and have been greased, n/s rear brake pipe rusty and has been greased

front discs faces poor condition, imbalance in front brakes and pulse

o/s front seat belt buckle slightly poor operation

play in o/s of steering, slight play n/s of steering

rear indicators faded, number plate lights abit dim, n/s front indicator fading

rear shocks stained ( more o/s )

rear tyre outer sidewalls perished and splitting ( some deep splits ), all tyres worn on edges

wipers smear screen, 1x jet in o/s washer blocked

Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,238 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 76,954 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 76,954 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 73,562 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 73,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 73,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,863 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 70,853 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,504 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,844 miles

Nearside exterior mirror damaged(no sharp edges)

Pass 26 May 2016 48,780 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2015 46,263 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 45,014 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,535 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,069 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,086 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,574 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,096 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,592 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 YKW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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