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BX53 YPC

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,948 mi
Last recorded115,948 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YPC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 115,948 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

power steering drive belt in very poor condition

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2009 115,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

power steering drive belt in very poor condition

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2008 106,300 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 106,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 86,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 86,213 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 57,626 miles

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

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

boot loaded

n/s/r pads possibly becoming low

parking brake close to end of travel

Pass 1 Sep 2006 57,626 miles

boot loaded

n/s/r pads possibly becoming low

parking brake close to end of travel

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 YPC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YPC, 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 YPC registered?

BX53 YPC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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