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BX53 YOR

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,273 mi
Last recorded187,273 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 187,273 miles

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

Nearside bonnet catch/release seized

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2017 187,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside bonnet catch/release seized

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 175,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 166,793 miles

Centre exhaust knocking.

Coolant leak from radiator.

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside stop light has a loose connection.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear heat shield damaged.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 158,078 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays and heat shields fitted obscurring vision of various components.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 158,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays and heat shields fitted obscurring vision of various components.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 149,861 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 141,924 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 130,106 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 119,497 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 111,132 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes to os & ns rear hoses corroded

rear silencer corroded & de laminating

Fail 6 Aug 2009 111,124 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes to os & ns rear hoses corroded

rear silencer corroded & de laminating

Pass 8 Aug 2008 98,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 85,097 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 75,029 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YOR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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