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BX53 YSG

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,354 mi
Last recorded71,354 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 71,354 miles

Nearside front Anti roll bar ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside & Nearside front headlights deteriorated/poor image

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front Tyre scrubbed on edge

Offside rear Cluster/lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,713 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 66,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 61,338 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,052 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 49,169 miles

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 2 Oct 2017 49,169 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 30 Sep 2016 47,864 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 21 Sep 2016 47,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 19 Sep 2015 46,163 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 46,163 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,926 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,018 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,041 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 36,941 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,016 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 30,281 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,281 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,736 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,469 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 YSG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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