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BX53 YRD

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,262 mi
Last recorded57,262 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 57,262 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 55,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2018 55,945 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2017 53,847 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded.

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,635 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,766 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,007 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,086 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,558 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,275 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,188 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,637 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,609 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 21,512 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 YRD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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