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BX53 YRA

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,267 mi
Last recorded55,267 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,267 miles

o/s/f wheel arch moulding missing and ABS wiring loose

Fail 13 Jan 2015 55,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel arch moulding missing and ABS wiring loose

Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 53,348 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,183 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,498 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear discs slight worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,365 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,347 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,012 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 35,575 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,575 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,358 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,101 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YRA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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