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BX53 YOE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,616 mi
Last recorded115,616 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YOE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 115,616 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 115,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 113,592 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Mar 2021 113,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2020 109,645 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 108,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 101,964 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,623 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,905 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 91,675 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 91,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 83,096 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,649 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,556 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 56,922 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 48,453 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,441 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 33,211 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 33,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,046 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,711 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 YOE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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