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BX53 YSC

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,088 mi
Last recorded127,088 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 127,088 miles

Bonnet release handle missing.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Arch liner missing.

Offside Front Seatbelt very slow to retract.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid leak, unable to see source.

Fail 1 Feb 2021 127,083 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust pipe from centre box to silencer split almost completely through. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seatbelt very slow to retract.

Bonnet release handle missing.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust centre box heatsheild worn away around several mounts, has dropped and is resting on exhaust.

Offside Front Arch liner missing.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid leak, unable to see source.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 113,525 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 112,607 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 112,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 111,977 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 109,842 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 109,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speed limiter plate insecure (6.5.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 106,979 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 104,872 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 99,572 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 99,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 90,322 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 90,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,319 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,912 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,140 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,928 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,817 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 29,387 miles

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

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 YSC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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