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BX53 YSF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,047 mi
Last recorded130,047 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 130,047 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 130,047 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 130,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Not attached to vehicle, hanging down (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 126,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes have minor corrision (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 126,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a crack all around tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes have minor corrision (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 123,739 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 123,739 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 121,762 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 117,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 112,982 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,482 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,478 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 93,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipes deteriating and corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,568 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,293 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,388 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,619 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,557 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,938 miles

Offside Front 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 YSF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX53 YSF registered?

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

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