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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
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
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
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
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))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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 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
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))
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))
Nearside exterior mirror damaged(no sharp edges)
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
Rear silencer deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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